I apply, with help, for my residence permit, another required document to live and work in China.
Author: My TEFL Adventure
So Much Drama at Kindergarten
I argue against teaching the alphabet and phonics to kids who can't tell me their names, get told to do as I'm told, and have a large margarita.
Settling In (Work Edition)
I start settling in at both of my jobs and have issues at both. But, they get handled very differently. I also get a kitty escort home.
Settling into My New Life (Home Edition)
The thrilling story of how I gain the ability to cook and eat food at home and the things, dishes, silverware, cookware, and food, required to do so.
First Day of Kindergarten
I go to kindergarten to "decorate" a classroom and attend a meeting in Chinese. It was all great fun, but sleep would have been more useful.
Part-time job?!
I get conned into taking a part-time job that I don't want at a kindergarten, when I don't like little kids at all.
First Day of Work
I finally make it to work with some help, watch classes, and get a headache.
Finally, a Bank Account!
I finally get a bank account and become a normal person. At least, normal for China and set up my WeChat Pay.
Moving and other things
Moving in to my new apartment and everything else that comes with it and a boring training at work.
Where to live?
I finally find a place to live in Shenzhen, China.
