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scratchpiece27 · Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Posts: 44

It's at a public primary/elementary school in Shenzhen

- 14,700 Per month (includes housing allowance)
- 18 lecture hours per week (each class is 45 minutes)
- Paid holiday (all national, winter and spring holiday)
- 6,000 rmb airfare reimbursement upon completion of contract

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

So so.
You'll know how the airfare stacks up against your likely actual cost.
Local knowledge required to determine if you can pay for an apartment and still net a reasonable salary. Upfront letting deposits will likely mean needing a bit of dosh on day one.
My other concerns would be getting an apt near campus and querying if all teaching is on one site.

Songbird · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:01 pm Post subject:

Who is the recruiter? If it's through PELCC/ Perlandas etc then run for the hills! The salary for a primary school is a little suspect.

rioux · Joined: 26 Apr 2012 Posts: 880

Find out the hours you must be there each day as well.

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

Check out some of the Shenzhen expat sites, there are a few, and see what the locals think of it.

zactherat · Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Posts: 295

Those kinds of offers are usually only open to those with > 3 years experience in China, so it's pretty good basically. Almost TGTBT.. so tread carefully

Just to give you some realistic perspective on the numbers -
14700 minus ~1000 for tax, and I don't know how much your housing allowance is but 3000 for a place in a nice area is probably the minimum in SZ, with building management fees likely to add another 10% or so. Also, SZ can be an expensive place to live because temptations abound. It's a very consumer-oriented city, which is actually great if you like shopping and nightlife.

Zhejiang_Man · Joined: 23 Aug 2012 Posts: 123 Location: Zhejiang

tangal · Joined: 11 Nov 2012 Posts: 47 Location: Da Nang Beach

scratchpiece27 · Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Posts: 44

Trebek · Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 401 Location: China

I've been offered the same job by a recruiter named Ivy". Does anyone have info about her or this job offer?

mnguy29 · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 155 Location: USA

So, this PELCC is not reputable? I just sent a letter for what I am looking for in a job. They did have many listed with almost unbelievable salaries. Should I forget them??

Guerciotti · Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:20 am Post subject: Re: PELCC?

chinaroman · Joined: 30 Oct 2010 Posts: 61

Housing and bills is most likely going to run you 4,500 - 5,000 minimum. If the salary is taxed another 1,000 is gone. Leaving you around 9,000. You could survive, but do not plan on saving much. Shenzhen is expensive! 14,500 with housing provided would be much better. Make sure you have the proper visa before stepping foot on a plane. They are cracking down!

Javelin of Radiance · Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 1187 Location: The West

mnguy29 · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 155 Location: USA

Thanks Guer-I will no longer have contact with them. I did think that their jobs were just too good to be true. I dont understand how an agency expects to do reputable business when they have a history of screwing people. I got screwed a few years back in accepting my first China job. Never Again!!