<p>I wonder how much you know their language and culture. What is your long term career goal? Are you going to develop your career in China or here in the U.S.?</p>
<p>China is a very dynamic society. Yes, lots of parents have aspiration to send their kids here. There are lots of schools, preparing for that kind of students. </p>
<p>However, Chinas overall environment is horrible (air, water, traffic, etc.). Your pre-tax $50k salary is about the same pay of a mid-level manager in a large corporate in China. There is a double-digit annual inflation rate in China in recent years. It isnt cheap when you buy clothes, food, or go to restaurants. Buying a car costs twice as much. The price of a condo in either Beijing or Shanghai is prohibitive with your salary, with a starting price of US$400k.</p>
<p>Also, there is no such thing as 9-5 working hours in China. People expect you to work around the clock. Your cell # can be published at your school’s website and people can contact you at any time. As a visitor, I often saw office worker began to leave from model office buildings at 11pm.</p>
<p>If you are for sure going there, I want you be aware of the reality.</p>