#57 Teaching in China - What you need to know with Nicolas Labatut

Nicolas Labatut has lived in China for 12 years and became an expert in both international and bilingual education in China. During his time in the rapidly growing education market, he has co-led the expansion of international schools in the region whilst managing large teams. Just recently Nicolas, has started his own business, to bring even more high-demand products and services like education, to China. In this 15 minute episode, Nicolas shares his view on the current job market, practical advice for future and current teachers and finishes with his personal advice on starting your own business. This is what you'll learn: Teaching in China: Why do Chinese and international schools need international teachers? How can flexpats find jobs in the Chinese education industry? What are the key skills of flexpats compared to professionals back home? How should flexpats prepare for a career in China?  How can they use their time in China to prepare for what happens next? Entrepreneurship: How can flexpats start their own business and what does it take to succeed? Family: How to manage family life as an entrepreneur and how to pay the bills? Which school system should flexpats send their kids to? Connect with Nicolas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaslabatut/

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The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China's business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well paid and happy China flexpat with the right skills and mindset.