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[quote=APAULT,280184]I wouldn't use the term 'rabble rouser' Griz, but I have done my time in the labour side of politics (probably no surprisse to you).  I simply believe that the situation in China has changed.  In the early days people came out of interest and were happy to enjoy the cultural aspects. But as I said, China is now well and truly in the market economy and many businesses are blatantly exploiting their workers - which I find especially sad in a nation hich professes to be socialist.  So in the circumstances we should look after our own interests.  As I believe I said in another thread, we were not notified in this college that last Friday was a national holiday - students happened to mention it on Thursday.  On taking the matter up with them today, they cannot see why we are upset!!!  It's the mushroom syndrome!! (for the non-expats who are reading it means they heap on shit and keep us in the dark).

I think you will find it hard to get 10,000 unless you have special skills.  If you can teach other than English, you can expect those salaries or higher, but there are not many such jobs.  I think you must go for private colleges and try to negotiate waht you and I would call a full time job.  Quite honestly, local uni teachers have it soft, the standard is 16 X 45 min classes a week.  Usually that is just 1 or two lessons to prepare.  To you or I it's a part time job.  In this college the usual teaching is from about 8 to 4 with a 2.5 hour lunch break (don't expect to contact anyone in that period).  Don't think they want your specialised skills, they are frightened of change, no-one will accept change unless it comes from the top.  Be prepared from brought out of the closet heads of department who say you mustn't hand in lesson plans from a printer.   I would say 8000 is possible, plus package of course.

Marrie.... it is a slow process, most of them haven't worked out the concept of market forces yet.  Unfortunately there aren't really school boards in the sense we know the in other countries, there are 'rules'.  However in the private unis, there is more flexibility especially when term has started and they don't have any teachers :)  Most provide accommodation, but the standard varies, usually ok.  They are legally required to provide accident insurance, and there is uncertainty whether health insurance is obligatory, but it can be bought for say 1200 rmb a year providing treatment to the same standard local teachers get (but not what you would be used to!)..  Airfairs are usually include, but are becoming a bit tight as prices rise.  Utilities are sometimes but not always included.  The current tax rate is 15% on income over the threshold of 4,500 rmb a month (this is separate threshold for each employer you work for).[/quote]

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