If, on the other hand, the issue is about the quality of housing or less "risky" issues, then you perhaps should try to wait until you can change your job with a better and more cooperative employer and more decent housing.

Anyone contemplating coming to china to teach should bear in mind that the housing here doesn't even match average housing in the west. Be prepared to have to rough it to some extent. After all, China is a third-world country that is still developing. Especially out in the boondocks the housing you'll be given won't be much better than a hostel. The streets will reek of sewage, and there will be stray dogs, stray cats, mice and rats feeding on the piles of household waste lying around in the vicinity of your apartment.
Young backpacker types and retired military personell are two groups who can bear this - they're pioneering types used to living rough abroad!