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[quote=APAULT ,35201]There is such a shortage of teachers in China you shopuld be receiving many replies, especially from the major cities You should certainly not be paying an agent unless you are sure it is providing an additional service you and ONLY if it is in your own country and subject to your (US) laws. You should assume that all job adverts are less truthful than you would expect in your own country, that is a fact of life in China. I would strongly recommend you do not joing a private language school/centre, but instead join a school or college in the government system (including the privately run ones). A good indication is that they supply appropriate help to get a 'Z' visa. Be prepared for some difficulties...Chinese beaurocracy is complex and inconsistent. Make sure you have enough money to survive for 2 months as it will probably be that long before you are paid. On one hand dont expect the school facilities, the accommodation, or anything else to be like home (but expect 99.99% of the people to be friendly and helpful!) but be prepared to quit a job when necessary - stuff the contract but try and get some visa advice first.A salary of Y10,000 is unusually high, but it is possible. You should not work for less than Y5000 (as you have a doctorate and paper is the level of thinking for pay) plus accommodation and airfares. Of course more cash can replace the accommodation or airfare but for most people it is easier to have accommodation provided. I believe college/uni is generally higher paid than schools, but not always. I suggest looking at some job ads in www.anesl.com where the job packages are fairly clearly spelled outYou can get salaries in excess of Y20,000 pm in international schools if you are appropriately qualified, and of course your kids should be able to enroll there too.I hope I don't sound too negative, I have been through some of it, I know of many other stories but nevertheless I'm going back again soon. Message me direct if you want to ask more.[/quote]
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