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desertdust
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| They consider anyone over 30, well over the hill. Don't expect a reply. |
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Mr.Engrish
Joined: 22 Oct 2009
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Location: China
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:09 am Post subject: |
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I actually got the same deal here but with some minor changes...
My offer was for Zhuji city, and I cant find much info on that place 
I'm new to the whole China ESL scene and would love some help with the contract they sent. Can I post it here or can I send it to someone? |
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samhouston
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
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Location: LA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:34 am Post subject: |
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| desertdust wrote: |
| They consider anyone over 30, well over the hill. Don't expect a reply. |
Yeah, after a few days of no response, I sent them another email saying "hey guys, I'm 35, not 55!" accompanied by a picture of me with a very happy class of kids. It worked.
The head company prefers younger people and those new to China/ESL because they're easier to bludgeon into doing unsavory work like handing out fliers while broiling in the summer heat and doing lots of demos, also while broiling in the summer heat. And noobs are more likely to not ask important questions like how many days off a week, etc.
ONE day off, regardless of what they tell you. Those 25 hours won't fit into five days. Tues.-Fri. (4days x 2 classes x 90mins.) = 12 hours. Sat and Sun (2days x 4 classes x 90mins.) = 12 hours. Total 24.
In the ads they talk about overtime. I wasn't offered any when I was there, not that I would have wanted it. But it could be another trick, like mandatory extra classes during the morning or afternoon, depending on the local boss's lust for RMB. I guess maybe that's only during summer. |
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Gonzofiend
Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Shoot, I'm 41, which isn't really that old, but it sounds too old for them. I don't mind doing grunt work (trust me, I've done worse, try changing adult men's diapers while they beat the tar out of you, for 9.50 an hour.) I really want to do this but my options are somewhat limited by only having a two year degree and no TEFL. I do have over two years of experience working in education though, mostly in Afterschool Programs. Before anyone jumps down my throat (I have read the forum on the Degree issue-  ) that is the main reason I want to work with the littler kids, as I have a lot of experience working with the very young (Elementary School) as opposed to teenagers or adults.
I guess I have more research to do. Thank you all for your helpful replies.
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westbrook1
Joined: 11 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:23 am Post subject: |
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| DD advertises jobs (currently) saying no experience or certificate is required, but I thought Chinese law now says that you need to have experience to come and teach English. Can someone shed light? Thanks. |
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