Haitong YeHello, Shanghai!In November 2020, I relocated to Shanghai in pursuit of a new job. Growing up in a Tier-2 China’s city, I always dream about living in…Jan 2, 20211Jan 2, 20211
Haitong Ye10 things to know about job hunting in ChinaIf you’re looking for a job in China for the first time, or you’re curious about the differences between the Chinese and American hiring…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Haitong YeIntercultural lubricant for work — American vs. Asian EditionThe ChallengesOct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020
Haitong YeReverse culture shock during quarantine in ChinaIn my previous post, I talked about my trip from the USA to China during COVID 19, where I mentioned briefly how indispensable WeChat was…Sep 16, 2020Sep 16, 2020
Haitong YeTravel from USA to China during COVID 19Required by Chinese law, I am quarantining at a hotel for the next 14 days in Guangzhou along with other travelers from the USA…Sep 14, 20201Sep 14, 20201
Haitong YeDeprivation testing on life: coping with life changesMy job assignment will end soon, and I will not have the job haven until I find my next gig. The uncertain situation made me think about …May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Haitong YeLove agreement: when romance crosses culturesAre you in a cross-cultural relationship, finding you have different paces in terms of committing to a relationship? You aren’t alone…May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Haitong YeSecret ingredient of happy work culture: a touch of tendernessIn the United States, it’s not hard to detect the chantings for individual achievement at work, like those gThanks emails circulating…Feb 5, 2020Feb 5, 2020
Haitong YeHow people find places to eat in France, USA, and China?Many of us are often faced with a task to search for a place to eat, for occasions such as meeting up with friends, having a date night…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
Haitong YeSometimes Chinese people say “yes” when they mean “no”One German colleague shared with me his frustrations with some Chinese clients in his previous job. “I didn’t know what they were thinking.Jan 27, 20192Jan 27, 20192
