how realistic is a job change?
23f working at EF in Wuxi. Before I get crucified the contract is not bad, I get paid well, they helped me set everything up and my coworkers are all great. I’m not opposed to the schedule although sometimes I wish I had Sat & Sun off to go out and I am really dreading the summer busy season working six days a week. I am definitely capable of doing it but would prefer not to if I can.
My main problem is how lonely I’ve become. There are practically no expats here and I don’t really get along with the small community of them that are in my city. I’ve tried making friends with locals and practicing my chinese but I am treated like an attraction rather than a person. I guess these things are to be expected but it’s a lot more difficult than I anticipated.
Visiting Shanghai on my days off has been my saving grace. There is so much more community, constant events and activities and overall a better social scene for a young person craving that big city life.
How possible is it for me to end my contract here (started in march supposed to go to June 2027) and get a new job in Shanghai by summers end? I’m willing to pay however much to break it and my lease. I’ve sort of settled for this contract because people made it seem like getting to Shanghai was impossible and I also had doubts that it was realistic because of my race. But since getting here i’ve met a ton of people of all different backgrounds who have been able to secure a position in Shanghai. I don’t need to be directly in the city center but I would really like to be close to people and the friends i’ve made there. any advice is much appreciated.