Choosing the right work sector

People should consider carefully the pros and cons of working for a privately-owned company as opposed to being employed in the State sector.

Landing a new job in a Chinese private enterprise can be a wonderful accomplishment, offering a more challenging career, better advancement opportunities and more lucrative pay. But what happens next? How should a recruit handle the new role?

Pursuing a career with a local private company is challenging. It can present big risks, but not always big rewards. It's not uncommon for those who have made the move to complain about the new environment and quit before they have attained their goals.