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gsta12 · Joined: 31 Jan 2017 Posts: 1

Hi,

this is my first post here. I am interested in teaching english overseas, however I have not had any experience in ESL and I do not have a degree. I know my choice is somewhat limited from the research I have done.

My main question is, has anyone heard of www.foreignerhr.com ? I had a Skype Interview and was offered to work in Beijing for 10,000 Yuan per month, with apartment and they pay for the work visa after you arrive.

The working week is 40 hours (apparently 25 of those teaching). And no paid holiday leave, except for the Chinese public holidays.

Can anyone give me any feedback about this company and if the job/ salary/ hours sound reasonable considering my lack of experience and no degree?

Much appreciated! Thank You!

Elicit · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 244

Love the website. Take a look at the teachers' recommendations. I didn't read one that was free from basic errors. Obviously written by Chinese users of English and not the L1 users in the profile pictures. You cannot get a work visa when you are already here. You need to get it before you come. Anybody taking up an offer with this racket would be in for a trip up the river without a paddle. BE afraid... very afraid!

If you really want to do the English teaching thing then consider doing a degree, be that at home or by distance learning. There are places in the world where you could legally teach and study for a degree via distance learning but China is not one of them. Unfortunately, you would just have to choose the country by accessibility rather than those on your wish list. There are people working in China on all manner of visas but that situation is far from ideal for a multitude of reasons.

Take a look in the Cambodia and maybe the Sth American countries' forums too. You may be able to do a year without a degree 'for the travel' in places like these or, as I said before, get a distance learning degree.

Many thanks for the link to the website. Certainly made me smile. Best of luck.

Non Sequitur · Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China

Feb/March is a bit of a trough for public sector jobs. If you are keen to travel now, then language mill positions are going to your likely option.
If you're prepared to wait to pick up the academic year cycle then May/June will be the hiring season for September start.
Heed the advice about visas. If you cannot get an offer that will enable you to obtain a Z visa before leaving home, then don't proceed with that employer.
Look at the Job Offer Checklist thread for other suggestions.
Best
NS