The life of New Zealand immigrants is no easier than at home.

China immigrated to New Zealand to seek a better way of life, but a study by Massey University, the largest educational and research institution in New Zealand, showed that many China immigrants underestimated the difficulties of immigrants and found that they had to work harder after they arrived here, even harder than when they were in China. According to New Zealand's Chinese Herald, Massey University, the largest educational and research institution in New Zealand, reported "Bamboo Network: Employees in China and Auckland", which showed the gap between the expectations and reality faced by immigrants from Chinese mainland.

Professor Paul Spoonley, a researcher, said: Many immigrants from China underestimated the difficulties of immigrants and found that they had to work harder when they arrived here, even harder than when they were in China. ?

About 40% of entrepreneurs are in the catering industry.

The researchers interviewed 20 employees in China and 20 employers who settled here. The questions asked included their hopes and dreams before they arrived in New Zealand, their leisure activities, community participation, retirement plans, family and family members, and experiences of discrimination. ? It is more difficult to immigrate and settle in New Zealand than many people think. They must redefine themselves and work hard to earn a decent income. Professor Spoonley said.

According to the report, respondents described their life in China as rich in social activities and normal working hours, but what about their new immigrant life? Hard work? 、? Longer working hours? 、? Quiet social life? ,? Frustrations and disappointments related to business and career have increased? . Professor Spoonley said that immigrants are trying to find employment opportunities, and many people are starting businesses? Buy your own job? About 40% of entrepreneurship is in the catering industry.

An immigrant who once worked as a company manager in China said in an investigation. My life in New Zealand is more stressful than that in China. ? He now runs a food company. ? In order to take care of business, I do both manual labor and management work. I want to do everything. I don't have any personal life, only a job. ? Some people describe their lack of social activities and entertainment as the root of loneliness, while others say that they live a life? Simple? Or? Calm down? Life.

Language is the main problem.

According to the report, China immigrants rely on China people's network to seek employment and get advice and help on settlement. ? Their non-Chinese network is limited both professionally and socially, and few people know many new friends. ? According to the report, immigrants from China do not feel welcome, nor do they see the benefits of joining local professional groups or business associations.

Katherine Li, an immigrant from China who settled in New Zealand in 2008, said that the only jobs she could find in Auckland were restaurants and cafes in China.

Language is a problem for most immigrants. Almost three-quarters of employers said that they found that using English to communicate became a major obstacle to local business development. Most employees also said that their professional skills were not used at work. However, almost everyone who has been trained in New Zealand has found that mastering English helps to improve employment opportunities and expand local networks.

On the positive side, respondents said that they like Auckland to be less crowded and less polluted, and they can enjoy more personal freedom and opportunities than when they were in China.

This report is part of a comprehensive research project on immigration. The project will study the immigration experience of five major countries of origin, namely Britain, China, India, South Korea and South Africa. The report is the first part of the project.