I LEFT CHINA | END OF ESL? |  

Watched this entire video, and honestly, I can't fault you for leaving. I came here to teach kindergarten but find myself working as if I'm a content creator, choreographer, director of events, and the Chinese assistant teachers in classes just sit on their phones doing nothing if classes become unruly. I was never ready for the squat toilets, but luckily, my school and apartment have a western toilet. I compare my experiences to my friends in South Korea, and I wish I had gone there, particularly cause of the small things that aren't ever mentioned, like societal differences. Just booking into a hotel here is a mission cause some don't accept foreigners, going to a museum is such a bore cause you yourself end up becoming the attraction. People turn their cameras from the statues to us 😂 it gets old real quick. I'd rather pretend not to speak Chinese than have 100 people ask the same questions the whole day. But I'm in a very low tier city, so my experience differs greatly from people in tier 1 cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Those are the ones who really blow up, but they never say what bad experiences they went through in their previous schools before landing that "dream job" in higher tier cities. I think more youtubers in China need to be more honest. They present teaching in China as if its the "perfect work environment." Whenever i watch a video of "pros and cons," it always seems like they aren't truly speaking their minds about what they really disliked or went through in the schools they worked at here in China before finding their "dream school." I value blunt honesty over selling dreams. And I truly value our community of South Africans here in China. Without them, I probably would've had a much more difficult time shem. China can be a tough pill to swallow, but it can also be quite the adventure😂 People only show the "instagram-able" side of China, with the high tech and great service. But they dont show the people selling fruits and veg on the streets, men walking around with their stomachs out, aunties chilling in groups talking loudly in the lobby of an apartment late at night, fancy malls selling fake brands that look legit (Check the spelling lol, Abidas). China has many sides to it, but when people think "I want to teach in China," they think of living in a tier 1 city where there are many other foriegners, working an easy job, high salary, etc. But we have to start from the bottom and work our way up so we can find those great schools. A lot of us find that we'll be the only foreigner in the entire school. Sad as it is, South Africa is at the bottom of the preference list with the way the ESL market has opened up. I hate how we're expected to accept the outright rascism from job posts that say they don't want black people, they only want "Europeans." Note, this is not all schools, but it is worth noting for people who are still not aware of how things have been happening here. As advanced as China is economically and technologically, I think they still have a long way to go to catch up to the world, and even to other homogenous societies like South Korea and Japan, etc. For me, China is not a destination, it is a step towards a bigger goal. I'm glad I came here cause it showed me the big man knew I could learn a lot from all these challenges and I absolutely love my students, but I do not plan to spend the rest of my career constantly having open classes to prove that my skin color isn't a detriment to my teaching skills and gaving a camera shoved in my face everytime so I can be used as a token foreigner teacher/friend. So, as sad as I am that you had such a negative experience, I value your honesty and you sharing your experience, and I wish you all the best. Can't wait to see what big moves you make. Subscribed 🌻

I wonder how the Chinese expect us to accept them here in South Africa with that attitude! It's a good thing they are showing their true colours early. We thank people like you who are honest about showing the true picture of China. All South Africans/ black people have to be aware of what is happening for future references. This video must be shared as much as possible!

This gave so much perspective! ❤ Thank you

What an enlightening video! Thank you so much and I'm so proud of you for choosing and saving yourself. I know it must have been hard to make that decision even though you knew it was for the best. All the best mama♥️

I was wondering where you've been!! Thanks for sharing your experience Queen.

Ohh Queen Bee, my heart just sank upon watching this. But im happy that you put yourself first and never compromised on your health and well being. Looking foward to seeing you get back to ESL. Lots of love ❤

So sorry you had to go through all of this, I think you should go back SK ❤ you were glowing there

You are so articulate and a good story teller. Enjoyed watching 😊

You're the best darling ❤️... Thank you for this video 💃💃

You got me hooked up from the get go🥺 You've gained a subbie here This was very informative, thank you for raising awareness

Sooo Wise,Smart and Beautiful.🌺 Teaching yourself not to stay in unpleasant situations is immense self respect👏.SAs should not downplay themselves,rather soar where their significance and contribution is needed and will be appreciated.We are Stars✨and so are you with your Brilliance!! Sarangeeee❤

Thank you for sharing this ❤️. I’m so sorry for the stress you had to go through 😢 and to think I wanted to go there. No thanks. I’ll pass.

I’m so glad you chose YOU afterall, nothing is ever worth the misery. You look so much happier and vibrant ❤

Missed your videos. I’m glad you chose your happiness over money. Happiness is MOST important!!

You really are the Queen👑 you think you are! I love the self respect and self love! No compromise 💅🏿 I really appreciate your transparency and bravery.

I’m so sorry that you had to go through all of this, you did well by choosing your peace and happiness babe 🥺💕

So sad to hear!! We will always be rooting for you, you’re a queen for say no and leaving! Such an inspiration darling ❤️ ALSO YOUR MAKEUP AND HAIR IS GIVING, we need a tutorial!!

Miss B😢,thank you for this.I feel seen.

I worked in 4 different Hagwons in Korea and each time I held on hoping it would get better (in some cases it did for awhile and then it got worse). Never feel bad for leaving a situation that doesn't align with you because after "bekezelaring" I now suffer from anxiety. Great video. There are people who have had positive experiences and negative experiences in both countries. China can be very overwhelming (I've done both swell). I like that your bosses went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I had only experienced toxicity (in the Hagwons). We live and we learn

Woow my Queen! I would have left as well. Those conditions were unbearable. By the way, you are still beautiful and i love you.

Welcome back honey 🎉🎉🎉

I’m going through the same lol. Yoooh these kids are hard to manage. I’m only holding on cause on the awesome benefits. I miss korea every day

Oooh cuzy I'm sorry 😞 We love u 🤗

Thank you for the information 🙏

Finally dropped 🙌 😅

I love your energy… I’m also pro “leave what doesn’t appreciate you”. I always say we should stop accepting bare minimum.

I’m in disbelief yoooh just a month !! Babe you are brave and I love this for you !!! Listen !! I get you ! I get you ! Since I moved to Taiwan I lost my spark !!! Going home next month ! I can hardly wait !

I thank God you coming home. I have had a lot about China its not pleasant

That sounds like a really good contract yazi sisi❤❤

Beautiful video darling thanks ❤

Bona girl 🎉well done

I think your experience is based on your school situation plus you arrived in China with the wrong mentality. You could have try another city or school. I agree the discrimination is a thing which is wrong. I work with many South African teacher in Tianjin and their experiences has been good for the most part. Anyway, good luck in your future endeavours.

QUEEN I have been telling a friend of mine who has a teaching degree to try UAE but she just wont listen. I envy her qualification tjo I wouldnt even consider China.

I'm leaving end of June, happy af. This place is never long-term.

Your happiness comes first ❤

My plan was always to go to China after a few years of teaching in Korea but this sounds like a nightmare ☹️😭

Very informative. There is no pressure for the Chinese to change and I doubt they feel like they have too. Sadly

I didn't know you can apply with apostille documents. Thank you for the info

Waze wamuhle sisi❤️

My goshness! This is alot!!! Did you feel safe though as a black women in China?

Loved this

Askies girl,so sad you had to go through all that 😞

I quit after 2 days my mental health is way too important teaching kids is a nightmare

📍♥️♥️♥️ I missed you so so much

The bank in question found in HK and UK which is red, white and black has to be HSBC.

I watched the whole video and you are totally right, I was punished to try discipline unruly, spoiled and disruptive students. I am leaving China for good, as well. this country is not for us, Shem.

I can relate.

Tell me more about first graders in China 😂. I know the feeling

The toilet situation 😩🫠ha we ma

Yoh the driving is so reckless 😭😭😭

Girl I feel you 100%,I left Korea in March and I'm not feeling China like I thought I would. I also came here with 60% like for the country, 3 weeks in and I think I'm gonna go back to Korea shame. The kids are not as well behaved as Korean kids😂. Yhoo, double the salary will be the death of us😅😅😅

Am I not laughing 🤣yoooooo, China will be the death of us. Wa tseba I have been waiting for a youtuber to come tell the honest truth about China. I almost left, while I was on a Z.Visa, I teach kindergaten and I almost cried soooooo many times, how I am still in China, is a million dollar question. I'm proud of you, and this is my exit contract also, done with all this ...

I just wanted to add that I have an aunt who has been in ICU in china since last year November. In a coma she was an ESL teacher too

Omg this sounds so horrible.. you’re such a good storyteller though. I even had to goggle a Chinese toilet 😮 omg the horror!!!!!

Kindergarten is a shit show 😂 lol I sometimes just let them 😂 Babe WTF was wrong with these people! Yhoo the food on the table?hayi😩😩

I applaud you I have stayed for 4 years fear of going back to unknown, stayed because of Rmb’s but I wouldn’t advise anyone to come here you end up losing yourself, always depressed ay ke eye racism I don’t even wanna go there.

Are you still abroad?

hhahahahaaha when you start from SKorea China can be a challenge socially...but money wise lovely!!

I taught Libya and 😭😭😭😭😭 ngiyabonga

Whats next ?

China is a developing country not yet first world

Yoh😭

Can I ask why you left Korea in the first place ? 🥺

no basins to wash your hands😮

ICBC😂😂

bro wtf .. stop talking like that.. and i know you call yourself a queen but just by calling it you won't become one.. 😅😅😅 And guys just because she had a hard time in China (which i think because of her own hipster attitude) she is lying and exaggerating about alot of the stuff

Thina siyeza abanye baya buya

I absolutely understand that people’s experience will be different. However the first 11 minutes, your tone is very condescending towards China. You had a terrible mindset to begin with. The students could be managed with more training , and asking for help from the Chinese teachers. I’m all for moving on if you feel your physical or mental health is under threat or you simply just don’t like the place. However you can’t expect an entire country to accommodate you. You quickly learn to adapt. There are multiple tricks to surviving as an expat. Do your research guys before going and when you arrive. Google your city, search for it on RU-vid. Also remember why you left SA. Keep the main thing , the main thing. However leave amicably if it doesn’t suit you. I couldn’t get to the end of this video.

Queen Be: tells a horror story Also Queen Be: "...It's not a horror story, it's just my preferences" Girl, you went through a nightmare I don't think I would have survived!

Adorable Gal. Definitely I'll write you an email for more informative tips.

The toilet situation - Oh No !! After watching this I get why you left 😭🫢