I moved to China for 8 years. There were major differences in work culture to the West, but I highly recommend working in Asia.

• Sue Campbell moved to Hong Kong in 2010 as a managing director for a managing consultancy.
• She said that in China, employees were conscious of hierarchy and junior workers spoke up less. 
• Campbell highly recommended living in Asia, saying the experience improved her confidence. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Sue Campbell, 58, about relocating to China for work. The following has been edited for length and clarity.