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Freelancing in China Guide

What are all the opportunities for

freelancing in China? Read more to find out!

Working in ChinaOne way a professional gets to maximize on their

career is by taking on jobs that are in different environments. Doing so enables you to challenge

yourself and understand the various cultures in the world. China is one of the best places to work as a

foreigner.

You also get a chance to travel in the big country and experience some of China’s best landmarks and

different cultures. A job in China is exciting because it comes with endless opportunities and amazing adventures. There are some part-time jobs that

expats do in China that pay very well.

First and foremost, you can do modeling in China as a part time job. In China, it is very easy for

westerners to get commercials and modeling jobs because the standard of appearance in China is very different compared to many countries. You need to take advantage of this opportunity since there is a

chance there will not be so many foreigners compared to Chinese, who want the job.

You, therefore, stand a great chance of getting the job. While a modeling job in China might not require you to have a lot of experience in the business, you need to have some skills and experience to do any acting even if it is in commercials. It is, therefore, a great idea to practice and get the right amount of experience if this is a job you would like to try out

during your stay in China.

To make good money through acting or modeling in China. However, you need to make connections with

the right agents to be able to land yourself a good deal. The other part time job you can do while in

China is transcription. Transcription involves listening to an audio of someone speaking and typing exactly

what they are saying.

It does not have many rules, but you will require having excellent language skills to be able to do it.

This is a job that many expats have been able to make a lot of money through. It is, therefore, a great idea to

try it. The great thing about transcription is that in most cases, you are not even required to go to an

office; you can do it from the comfort of your home on your laptop. Transcription payment depends on

the person you are working for.

Research on the best companies to work for in transcription is, therefore, a great way to know who will work best for you. China has an insatiable thirst

when it comes to English learning tools. Many people have taken advantage of this and have made it a

business by coming up with voice recordings.

English speakers are sought after to make these records which when sold is very profitable for a

company. You should, therefore, take advantage of what comes to you naturally by recording these voice

overs and getting paid for it. In most cases, these companies will only go for someone who is fluent and has very good speaking skills. It is, therefore, a great idea to practice and train your voice before trying it

out.

The pay depends on the company that has hired you for the job and what project you are supposed to

work on. In China, you can also become a part-time consultant. Consultation is a very fun job because in most cases you name your price when it comes to payment. I should be however a reasonable price.

You will need to be on the road from time to time to be a consultant and in most cases; you are required to have prior experience in consultation to get hired for the job. There is, however, individuals who are good at winging it and will, therefore, fake it until they can make it. If you are such a person, you will enjoy this

job. The pay is good, and you get to learn tons of things and gain a lot of experience.

Freelance translation is another amazing job opportunity for expats in China. Translation jobs are

great, but you need to know where to focus your attention to make good enough money. The reason

why you need to know where to offer your services is that the Chinese have gotten very fluent in English

since a large number of the population is going to the US universities to study in English.

Foreigners on the other had had also gotten very great in speaking Chinese. You, therefore, need to place your focus on areas such as gaming, IP

law or Energy. The great thing about these freelancing jobs is the fact that you have a choice in the number of hours you are willing to put in.

When moving to China, it is very important to be prepared, know what to expect and be ready for

everything that comes with living in a foreign country. Many expats are overwhelmed when it comes to

living in a different country because they do not make all the necessary preparations. There are certain

things you should do that will make your stay in China easier and less overwhelming.

The first thing you need to do when you plan on moving to China makes your visa application early in time. It is important to start the process early in time because it enables you to know what documents you are required to have an also gives you enough time

to wait for the application to be processed and completed.

There are several types of Visas you can get when you are looking to live in China. These depend on the

duration of time you intend to stay in the country and for what purpose. You will, therefore, need to get

information on what kinds of visa you require knowing which process to follow. Once you have your

visa, everything else should be easy to do.

A lot of expats make the mistake of trying to find apartments when they arrive in China. It may make

sense because by doing so you get to see the place in person, but it is not the best idea. You need to start

looking for an apartment while still in your home country. This can be done with the help of friends

already living in the country or through research on the internet.

Doing this enables you to know the price range of different apartments which allows you to plan. Through research, you are also able to know the

best neighborhoods for expats which are very important especially if you intend to move to China with your family. You get to know which

neighborhoods have the best schools, recreational activities, and other child-friendly

things.

Currency exchange is something else that expats have a problem with when they move to China. Most

people assume that since a master card can be used in many places, it can also be used anywhere in China.

In China, you can only use the master card in big places and some western shops that are there.

When it comes to the small places, you will be required to provide the Chinese currency. It is,

therefore, important to ensure you have all your currency exchanged before settling down. Currency exchange in China can be done at the airport which

makes it easy for you to do so once you arrive.

The other thing that most expats have a problem with is getting used to the Chinese food. Food can be a problem for you especially if you are not used to

Chinese cuisine. Upon arrival, many expats tend to suffer from traveler’s diarrhea especially when they

eat the food that is sold in the street. If you are new in China, and you have never tried Chinese food, it is a

great idea to stick to the foods you are used to.

It is possible to do so by visiting some of the Western restaurants in China like Starbucks and McDonalds.

There you will get some foods you are accustomed to. You can then try out different Chinese foods once in a while until you get used to it. Doing so enables you to

have a sense of familiarity even when in a foreign country.

The phone is another thing that gives expats a lot of trouble when they first move to China. When you land in China, your phone will not work the same as it did

in your country. You will need a new SIM card by a service provider in the country to be able to

communicate. For this reason, you will need to visit the service provider as soon as you get to China to ensure your communication problems are solved.

Normally, you are required to have your passport to be able to purchase the SIM cards. China is, however,

a great place to get a new phone since there are numerous brands, and they tend to be very affordable

in China compared to other parts of the world probably because China is one of the biggest

manufacturers of electronic gadgets.

The other thing you need to do when you are living in China is to know your treatment options. Expats are

more prone to falling sick since they are living in different environmental conditions and eating

different foods that they are not used to. The great thing about China is that there are so many treatment

options for foreigners and Chinese citizens.

You have an option of trying the numerous herbal treatments in China and the famous techniques such

as acupuncture. You also have the option to go for the Western kind of treatment at hospitals in China. Here, there are two options; cheap and expensive hospitals.

The expensive ones tend to have fewer queues and have a good number of English speaking doctors

compared to the cheap ones.

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