I'm a Chinese boy. After half a year I will leave college. Now I'm looking for a job. As I want to become a programmer, I have to choose one of the big cities in China. However, the cost of living in big cities is too large. Generally speaking, a programmer can earn 3000~5000 RMB per month and may save 1000~2000. The worst thing is that the housing price is very high. If I want to buy a room with 80 square meters, I would pay 600,000 ~ 1,000,000 RMB. In China every person has a special thing called "Hoo Koul". It is difficult to find a word to explain it, because you don't have it. I was born in Hebei and even if I would work in Beijing, I don't have the same rights as those were born in Beijing. For example, education, medical insurance... It is similar to that in US, black men and white men weren't equal in law 50 years ago. Another choice is going abroad after about ten years, like US, Canada or New Zealand. Is it impractical? Many people laughed at me. Or perhaps, it is wrong that I plan for my old age.
Just take it easy, guy . The real estate bubble is breading day by day in US, EU, China , Japan, Asian and global market .
at least you can find a job, in other countries with higher living cost and you hardly get an interview !!!
It also depends. First talk to your friends and check if they know somebody who can hire you, it's always a good place to start
The last think to do is get discouraged. You still have several options as I see it. Can you get a roomate? Do you have friends/ family that could help you out until you get on your feet? Is it possible for you to commute? These are but a few ideas. I just wanted to share my thoughts and say that it's way too soon to start feeling hopeless. Demond
The best advice I can give you is take advantage of the situation you are in now, and utilize opportunities as they come. Always be planning ahead but don't forget to enjoy the present. It's best to relax and let things flow. Like the Chinese often say, "Follow the Tao."
Good reply, sometimes planning is good and sometimes waiting for the right oppertunity is best. Hope every thing turn out great for you.
well, seem like unemployment for college graduate is a serious problem in China now. You should consider yourself lucky if you could find a job you like
Hi You can go freelance, and get clients anywhere in the world. There is no rule that says you can't have a regular job and do some freelancing.
You can work via Internet and it doesn't matter where you live. I know one programer who makes 3-4 grand of bucks a month and he never leaves his home city for looking for a job. So, why you cannot become a good programer or webmaster.