Hey, I'm John, an expat thats been living and working abroad for over 15 years. Currently I'm an educator, entrepreneur, investor, as well as many other things here in China where I've been living for over 13 years now.
On this channel I share my life abroad , ideas , opinions and information about living abroad, investing, and other topics. I hope that in some way my videos can help you improve your overall life wether it be through lifestyle, health , or other aspects of life. I also share some things from my daily life as an expat. Feel free to reach out to me through the comment section or other social media links in the banner above. Thanks for watching !!!!
You mentioned about being a white dude there’s limitless opportunities in China, I’m assuming they like to have diversities in their company? What about being Asian Americans? What types of jobs that are usually looking for foreigners other than the education field?
@@tonyhaoo8146 for other field being white isn’t really mandatory. I have several friends who are black / Asian working as actors in the film and tv industry and I have some friends also working in some big companies doing various things such as H. R. ,copywriters, internal communications ( newsletters and memos ) social media specialist for Chinese companies that handle their foreign accounts on X and tik tok. It really depends on your skills. I know a couple Asian Americans also working in education ( but it’s a bit harder to earn a typical foreign salary as they generally look for white people ) education is the easiest way to get your foot in the door though and then seek other opportunities after you get in.
And any comment on ALL platforms is tracked to your telephone number !! You know there are loads of Chinese who get visits from the police in case they say something bad. I can give you a dozen who got visits and you need to open your laptop no questions asked . This is the real China what also needs to be addressed and many many people dont know or forget. Chinese are sometimes funny. They walk around the problem but when the problem hits them then they open their eyes. You can interview Chinese who have those experiences.
Durring Covid Chinese also played the narrative that foreigners imported Covid. So while China was in lockdown you still had many Chinese holding distance or whispering while around the. Or getting refused in a taxi.. While those foreigners never left China because it was in a lockdown. Those foreigners work and live in China and are locals. This type of news doesn't come out of China because there are hardly any foreigners here. But it's the truth you know what I am talking about :)
John The real China man. Not fake promoting or bashing China to get views !! Just being realistic Just the good and the bad at the same time . This is the way to go. Up to 100,000 subs !
John Maybe show some videos about the quality of those pipes they chose. You know those things cost like 50 cent to a dollar. And very often those appartments have leakage. Although your appartment looks brand new. Or go more in depth of the finishing and how they do that in those appartments.
@@als8627 thanks for the support. I try to just share my own thoughts and opinions on living here. Sometimes they are good sometimes not so good. I just try to be as open and transparent as possible without giving up too much privacy.
@@ChrisHereToday still looking , haven’t found many great coffee shops around. In Guangdong they’re on every corner but here it seems there are a lot less coffee shops
Nice boots, John. The apartment is functional and thoughtful. I like it when there are cabinets where everything can be conveniently laid out and not in a visible place.
Nice! 200 dollars for a 60m2 apartment is absolutely nothing. In my village, an hour from the city center. 40m2 cost 400 dollars. In the city center from 800 dollars. Disaster.
Three places were denied because you are American? Strange. Did you show them the bestial grin of capitalism there or what? ))) Or don’t want them to have questions from the authorities?
It's a decent looking apartment, well furnished and clean. Rent amount is reasonable even if the location is in a 5th tier city. There are cheaper apartments of same size for as little as RMB 500 ( less than US$100) but they are mostly in rough condition. You have a good deal there.
@@viewpointabroad Which brands do you sell? Are you required to have a certain pharmaceutical import or distributor permit to import or sell vitamins in China? Hong Kong is very strict on importing and distributing vitamins and many other health supplements, doing so without permit from the government is criminal offense and results in fines and/or prison term. There have been cases of Hong Kong citizens unknowingly offered supplements online such as vitamin C were arrested and charged by police in Hong Kong. I think protein powder is considered food so it's exempted. But that's Hong Kong it has different local laws there.
@@Anonymous------ I’ve been going this legally for years with business license etc .. my products go to Shenzhen free trade zone and shipped from there. My Chinese business partner handles all the legal paper work etc …
@@viewpointabroad Do you sell online? I will be moving to live in China very soon, I will need to get vitamin supplements but I don't trust the ones made in China.
Hi. I'm an undergrad studying Software Engineering in Nanchang, Jiangxi. I really like your videos I binged them. I want to ask for how long have you been in China and what are the possible hustles as a student to support my education and make life a little easier.
I’ve been here 15 years , I don’t think vlogging is an easy way to make money if you’re looking for a side hustle. It’s more of a hobby. I started a side hustle 13 years ago that turned into a full business that surpassed my full time job. I started an online import business selling imported fitness supplements.
You rented a rural or farm house didn't you? Apartments in cities normally by the month, you can choose to pay 1 year in advance for a discount, but paying 3 years in advance is unheard of. Most rural or farm houses have at least 1 year lease, usually 5, 10 to 20 years, but the rent is paid yearly.
Nice place and cheap rent, we would never get that here in the U.S. of NJ State. Your place here in the U.S. would cost about $1,000 U.S. Dollars or more a month. My friend rented an apartment in a good town costing her $2,300 a month with no furniture provided and she has two cats, her cats would cost her $40 a month to live with her as an additional rent. Incredible expensive here to rent an apartment.
@@viewpointabroad Capitalists are taking advantages of the average working class in USA, this is why many people there can't afford to live a decent life anymore.
@@nicksonredfield3925 lol. It was a gift from old employee and gives me a story to tell to guest cause that’s the first thing they see and ask about when they come inside
@@nicksonredfield3925 it was a gift from an old job and for some reason I couldn’t part with it. Maybe because his school uniform reminds me of those students.
Thanks for the tour. The apartment looks great! I can probably get a closet-size storage for $200/month.😂 Congrats on the downsizing! There is nothing more sustainable than minimalist lifestyle.
Nice! $200 per month? Thats like New Y ork City back in 1960's .:-) I am just out of New York City. Average rent for 1 bedroom apartment is now about $2000 -$2500. Its truly sad how housiing and medical insurance is out of control in the US. Thats why so many people here are homeless and have no medical insurance.
@@viewpointabroad Yes, and thats in so called "middle class" neighborhood. If you go into the prime areas of NYC, a 1 bedroom apartment costs about $4000 - $10000 a month.
@@viewpointabroad Even though the average people in USA earn an average US$3000 to $4000 per month, but there's little left if any at all after paying living expenses and taxes. China on the other hand, average people in 3rd tier or lower tier cities earn an average RMB2500 per month, but they can rent an apartment for as little as RMB 250 per month, or about 10% of what their monthly income. Income tax is 10% and there's no sales tax in China. So the affordability is much better in China than in USA, this is why very few homeless people in China.
no, I've never been to chengdu and don't know anyone there. I mostly know people in southern china. it's easier to just use an agent and tell them what city you prefer.
Agents don't take part of your salary, that was the old way from like 12-15 years ago. that's no longer in practice. Now the school will pay the agent a 1x payment equivalent to the teacher salary.
I’m a young (21) native speaker from a native speaking country (Australia). I’m half white and half Latino but my skin is brown. Do you have a general idea of what the opportunities are with this?
@@viewpointabroad do you need a degree? I’m able to get a z visa on the points system with a vocational certificate, and I asked recruiters of schools and they said yea that’s an option and it’s fine
oh, you came to luoyang, i just visited luoyang last week in my first time, i love this city, a perfect city to live, histrical, green and clean. many histrical sites, mountains if you like, are waiting for you to explore.
I'm sorry to hear some folks wouldn't rent to you because you're American. They may dislike the American government but they should not direct their anger toward an innocent individual, especially someone who's lived in China for so long.
Luoyang is an ancient city located slightly north of China. The air environment, urban construction level, price consumption level, and humanistic and social environment are quite different from those in southern China. Compared with Foshan, where you came from before, it is a relatively poor area. Why did you choose to come here? I think there are fewer foreigners there. I believe you may regret your choice. However, I certainly hope that you can overcome your discomfort and settle down.
