Probation Clarity: Ask Unsexy Questions Early

I used to overcomplicate Probation Clarity. Living here forced a simpler version that still works when I'm tired.

Let's talk about guide probation clarity b in layers — logistics, temperament, and street-level truth.

Layer one: non-negotiables

Money, time, legal constraints. If those aren't clear, every recommendation is cosplay.

Headline salary is marketing.

Layer two: temperament

Some people need quiet. Some need walkable chaos. Pretending you're the other type lasts about six weeks.

Get the work-permit timeline owner in writing.

Layer three: the street

You'll feel it in details — a probation meeting room — long before you feel it in a ranking blog.

• One primary option
• One backup in your district
• One expensive break-glass option for emergencies

What I'd ignore

Advice that assumes unlimited energy. Also any plan that circles back to ignoring permit gaps.

The useful details show up in ordinary weather: rain, overtime, and the week you don't feel like being a high-functioning expat.

Chengdu gets easier when routines stop feeling temporary.