China Flexpat

Judith is originally from the Netherlands and has been living in China for 5 years. Since the beginning she has been working as a talk show host at Radio Beijing which made her an expert in the fast growing sector of English language media and entertainment. In this episode she shares her advice on how to land a job in the media field and how to stand out of the crowd. As traditional ways of job s...

Till Kundt was a typical expat in Shanghai, sent to China by a large German company. He lived a comfortable life with his Chinese wife and four kids. After only two years in the country he had to transition from expat contract to local contract. He and his family accepted this challenge, made some significant changes in their lifestyle and are now leading a fullfilled flexpat life in China. In thi...

Sabine Neuhaus is from Switzerland and currently works as a lawyer in Shanghai. At the same time, she is a board member of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce which made her an expert about professional networking in China. In this episode she shares her own rich experience and insider advice on these essential flexpat topics: What is active post-event networking? How much time does effective ne...

Ramesh Ramaswamy is originally from India and has worked around the globe. Almost two years ago, German automotive supplier giant Bosch has offered him an opportunity in China. In this episode he shares the truth about the job market and work life for Indians in China. Ramesh is also pointing out the specific challenges for his fellow Indians, how to overcome them and succeed in the booming Chines...

Marlene is from Austria and studied full-time in Beijing. Her program was entirely taught in Chinese and right after graduation she has quickly found her first job in a German-Chinese joint venture. This was only possible because she has mastered the art of networking and speaks excellent Chinese. In this 18 minute episode she shares practical advice about how you can achieve the same: Specific ac...

Jan Lambacher has been living in China for more than 10 years. He worked his way up from an entry level position, through different companies and departments which equipped him with the skills that he needs today as a General Manager. In this episode Jan walks us through a typical flexpat career, step by step. Here is what you'll learn in 20 minutes: Pros and cons of working for SMEs and large cor...

In Chinese tier one cities there are millions of people who want to make it big - and so can you. In the next 40 minutes you will learn what it takes to be successful as an international expat manager in China. Gabor Holch has been living in China for 18 years, built his own company and advises multinational companies in intercultural leadership and management. In this episode he explains how you...

Wanna know why you should throw your CV out the window? Do you know how big the piece of the job market pie for young flexpats really is? What 3 key skills will get you in the talent pool in China? The fast track ticket to get into China on a visa and good income. Entry level salaries for young engineers, marketing professionals and teachers? National and local job websites that contain most oppor...

Jan Smejkal aka #yourchinaguy is originally from the Czech Republic and has shaped and fostered the startup community in China like no other person at a young age. In this episode he shares his many insights in this ecosystem and gives clear advice to foreigners looking for work opportunities at Chinese startups. This is what you’ll learn: The most prominent place for innovation right now Three ty...

Daniel is originally from Spain and has been living in China for 8 years. At Eibens Consulting he worked with countless F&B companies in China such as exporters of agricultural products, whole sellers, hotels and restaurants. In this episodes he shares his observations in this fast growing sector and its opportunities for flexpats.  Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani...

31 year old Australian, Brett, is the only foreign employee at ke.com , the billion dollar e-commerce platform that you've probably never heard of. In this episode he shares practical advice on how other foreigners can get good jobs in Chinese e-commerce as well.  In 20 minutes he walks us through the perks and the downsides of working in this industry as well as details such as salary, appli...

Hsiao is heading JP Contagi, a leading international search consultancy with offices in China, Switzerland and Germany. In his long career as a headhunter in China he shares his insights in the current job market. In this episode he points out challenges as well as opportunities for foreigners seeking work in China. We are talking about interesting details such as salaries, regional differences an...

Marco has always been fascinated by both strategy consulting and the economic growth in Asia. He says, in consulting you can learn a lot about various industries and business in general in just a few years, especially in Asia.  After studying in Germany and getting his first Asia experience during an exchange semester in Hong Kong, he decided to go to China, to learn the language and to do an...

Jonathan has been living in China for 12 years. As the General Manager of Abacare in China, an international insurance broker with more than 20 years of experience, he assists foreigners and flexpats settling and gearing up for their life in China.     In this episode, you will learn about hospitals, how insurance works and the importance of getting covered - especially for flexpats...

Armando, originally from Mexico, has been in Asia for the last 6 years. The latest 4, he has been guiding over 400 flexpats and expats in East Asia to become #FinanciallyFit and aware about their financial situation as a global citizen. In this episode you will learn about planning your personal finances better as an expat or flexpat in China. Different tax situations, living expenses and more opt...

Philip has been working in China for 3 years. For his Austrian company he had to manage the IT and Software team in China at the young age of 25. He had to face challenges like management of a Chinese team and the language barrier but he learned how to overcome them.  Listen to his unique experience and learn what advice he can give to young expats and flexpats in this field. Connect with Philip o...

In this final episode of season 1 you will learn the most important advice and statements by all previous guests on the China Flexpat Podcast. In 15 Minutes Patrick and Francis are summarising highlights and notable advice collected from 10 episodes. We would love to hear your feedback and answer any questions you may have!  Connect with us on LinkedIn: Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pa...

Martha Carolina is originally from Mexico. By working for an automotive supplier giant in Germany for many years, she decided to move to China to work as an expert in the booming autonomous driving sector. She took this big step together with her family. In this episode she shares her experience and advice in order to help people who face the same challenge of combining family and career in China...

Renata is originally from Brazil and has been working in China for 15 years. Working with leading e-commerce giants such as Alibaba and bringing western brands to China made her an expert in this field. In this episode she shares her insights in the job market and gives practical advice how to succeed in this booming business. What's covered in 15 min: The best opportunities within e-commerce What...

Jamie Dixon has been living in China for 13 years. From teaching English at first he is now successfully coaching managers of multinational companies all over the country. In this episode he gives clear insights on how life in the training industry looks like and what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive environment. Topics covered in 24min: 1. What are multinational companies struggling...

Florian is an expert in finance and administration in China. Starting his China career on a scholarship program by the German government, he quickly gathered invaluable work experience in international companies in several Chinese cities. Now he is finance director in Nanjing and shares his take on corporate administration, finance and regulatory affairs with you. Topics covered: The impact of sch...

Lars-Åke Severin has a military and security background connected to the Swedish royal family. He has been a flexpat in China since 2005. As Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as Founder and CEO of the security consultancy PSU he shares his wisdom on mindset issues of foreigners in China and gives invaluable advice to thrive in this challenging environment. Topics covered...

Belgian Author and Keynote Speaker, Sven Agten, first came to China as an English teacher in 2004. 15 years later he his the CEO of a German multinational company in China. Speaking Mandarin and being married to a Chinese wife, he is integrated into Chinese life as one can be. Topics and advice covered in this episode: What you can learn while living in China for 15 years How new flexpats can prep...

Daniel Albrecht is an experienced attorney at law and runs an IP agency in Beijing. In this episode he points out the real challenges of working in China and gives practical advice for newcomers. Topics covered in 15 minutes: How does the job market for attorneys look like in China? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities? What's the best part of working in China? Differences between int...

Peter Becker, a 73 year old General Manager currently working in Changzhou, first arrived in China 25 years ago. In this episode Peter shares his vast experiences of working and living China and gives practical advice for the next generation of Flexpats. Topics answered in this interview: What do Chinese people expect from you? What kind of team do you need to be successful in China? Differences i...