SSAB - October 15, 2024

Watching another Chinese ghost movie: 画皮 Chinese reading done, haven’t yet done writing. Russian done, but no livestream. Visa applied, will I receive? Why don’t I leave China? Donate to the show! PayPal link below! https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA *** Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.com And on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4 Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.com Have a good Tuesday! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Life 00:29 Visa Application Process 02:50 Challenges and Procedures 05:34 Talent Program and Office Visits 11:41 Speculations and Concerns 14:33 Reflections on Living in China 15:53 Job Experiences in China 17:18 Choosing China Over Other Countries 18:06 The Importance of CELTA Certification 19:12 Tax Deductions and Financial Considerations 20:25 Why I Stayed in China 22:01 Reflections on Teaching and Career Choices 26:23 Personal Life and Relationships 29:11 Daily Routine and Language Learning 29:39 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts