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sixthchild · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 298 Location: East of Eden

Hi

I ask the question, coz there seems to be a lot of traffic in my email offering jobs in PRC, so maybe a change could be good, would my age be a problem (59) are they sooooo diferent from Turks and what is a good monthly salary?
Is it normal to get accomodation etc with the package, and why can't I find RMB on the universal currency convertor?

Thanks

7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

The currency converter will list Chinese currency as CNY, not RMB. Scroll through them slowly and you'll find it.

Rent-free accommodation is common (almost universal) with university jobs, not common with other types of work.

Age could be a problem at some schools. Our school, and others, won't hire anyone over 60 now. Used to but times have changed.

sixthchild · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 298 Location: East of Eden

Ok, so its this year or not at all!!!! Oooooeeerrrrrrr! thanks for the info.

teachingld2004 · Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 389

I am 59. I start work in China Sept 1. I was told I can stay at this job for 5 years. My friend is 62. She is just finishing her second year at her school, and is now starting her 3rd contract at that school. (university)
Granted it s not easy to get hired over the age of 60, but there are jobs. It is so sad that some one who is 59 and has taught for over 20 years has more trouble finding work then a 23 year old who just graduataed and is looking for their first job.

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

I arrived in China for my current position shortly before my 59th birthday. I was offered a five year contract after my first month (I didn't accept it, I told them we could negotiate on a yearly basis). The college "farmed me out" to a middle school in the same city for the summer and they have offered me a permanent position when my university contract expires. My wonderfulness notwithstanding, the point is that your results may vary. Whenever I apply for a position (anywhere in the world) my first question is whether or not my age will be a problem. Thus far, it hasn't been (knock wood).

Most uni positions will be 46-5000 per month (away from the big three), 16 hours per week, housing, airfare reimbursement. Beware of utility charges and other incidentals some places may try to stick you with.

doogsville · Joined: 17 Nov 2011 Posts: 924 Location: China

My university won't hire anyone over 60 now because apparently they can't get a visa for them. If you are already working there when you hit 60 however they can get you a renewal so they will keep you on.

visa rules here seem to shift like quicksand.