Falling in Love With China...And Your Career – General

www.aimeebarnes.com — A deeper than usual examination of China career options for expats + useful and detailed steps for how to pursue that red mansion dream. Omits some of the career paths I'm considering: motivational speaker, fashion icon, and how to be like a god to these people, but nonetheless very good.

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