Dealing with very similar challenges right now. Planning to return back to home with my wife after 7 years away and was hoping to find a job that helps with relocation and to better settle down once back there. So far, it’s been incredibly challenging to find work while abroad. So I end up changing my strategy, creating some freelance opportunities to help with revenue while there and search for a job once settled there. We are also staying with family until we get our footing. Never thought going back home would be so stressful. I try to talk with friends and family there that can also better help with work opportunity, but that’s about how far I got. It’s hard because the move is schedule for next year, so hard to plan ahead. Hope things work out for you and looking forward to positive updates.

There’s this nice little hidden restaurant very close to Lama Temple called 七寻八找•胡同菜. You can find it on a Chinese map or through WeChat location map. It’s a nice Beijing style food that is in the middle of the hutongs. My goto place for visitors for a nice experience that doesn’t feel like a tourist trap.