Work
Go East, young man. With its booming economy, China offers considerable scope for travellers looking for work. Teaching English can be particularly lucrative, and there are opportunities for acting, modelling work, editing, proofreading, freelance writing and IT work. Large numbers of Westerners work in China through international development charities such as VSO (www.vso.org.uk), which can provide you with useful experience and the chance to learn Chinese. Although finding employment is easier in Hong Kong than on the mainland, those with Chinese-language skills will find it much easier to source work. Useful places to start looking for positions include Chinajob.com (www.chinajob.com) and Chinaonline (www.chinaonline.cn.com). To legally work in China, you will require a work permit.
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