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5 Lessons I learned during my first year in China
Over a year ago my family and I moved to China to work and live. Time for a retrospective. What turned out how I expected it, what did not?
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My biggest challenges settling in China
Did you settle in already? A question that I heard many times after moving to China. In this post I give insights into my biggest challenges after coming to China and how I dealt with them.
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When you need to see a doctor in China
Being sick in a foreign country can be exhausting. Different rules, different processes, different language. In this post I give an overview of the health care system in Germany and China. I also detail my experiences of seeing doctors in China.
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How to prepare for an interview in China
Understanding cultural differences before you are in an interview situation can be a big plus. In this article I want to introduce you to the subtle differences of an interview setting in China.
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How to find a job in China as a foreigner
When we decided move to China in 2022, I had no idea how to look for a job there. I needed to start from scratch and get familiar with the job market. In this post I give advice on how to start a job hunt in China.
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My best tips to land a tech job in China as a foreigner
Finding a job as a Software Engineer in Europe with a few years of experience is still relatively easy. How does the situation look like in China? I try to answer this question by looking at the economic situation, the working style in Chinese companies as well as necessary skills of the applicant.
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How leaving your comfort zone will change your life
There is lots of talk about leaving your comfort zone these days. Doing it means change, and most people don't like or fear change. There are huge advantages to do this once in a while though. In this post I cover some of the bigger changes in my life and what helped me to manage that fear.