Meet Simon, a very enthusiastic and friendly guy from Felixtowe, which is the biggest container port town in England. I’ve had the chance to meet him over one of the many group chats I am a part of here in China.
I started the conversation by asking him what were his thoughts on so many British people coming to work in China, and he shares many important points on why that is thecase in his perspective in terms of what both countries have to offer for teachers’ jobs. He sums it up in terms of how being a teacher in the United Kingdom is equal to insanity!
He has a long background with teaching internationally, since the early 2000s actually. Having lived in Canada, Abu Dhabi, Peru and many other places, his exposure to an international setting in his professional as well as personal life prepared himto start his new journey in China. Although, from his experience, teaching in the UAE was way more challenging than teaching in China. He puts his experience with teaching in the UAE as a massive cultural shock.
Simon expresses how much he enjoys living in China. He first arrived in Hainan, and since then he lived in Guangzhou and now Shenzhen, being the latest his favorite city by far. He also touches on the importance of embracing the culture of the country you are in and really giving that country a chance inorder to empathize and respect the people of that place. If not, you’ll live in a bubble forever.
We discuss a multitude of topics, including where you can find the best British dishes around the area and why Wechat groups are a must have as a foreigner in the country!
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