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[munchkin]

Just arrived week ago..told contract coming while working in japan
however, got to china..only 3 days in hotel..then had to find hostel asap

now at good school; but, company says contract will be sent to the school..have proper z visa, etc

however, now the company says..even though i have all stuff in writing on chat and Facebook saved...no reimbursement for flight to Bejiing
even though i have written statement saying so..spent 1k plus for visa, visa rite center, embassy..China...etc

now company says pay day Oct 12...trying to get reimbursement..have 200 left of money possibly and in hostel hr away from school..subway ..then bus..

any suggestions ...have all they promised in writing on chat and Facebook..

wont last until Oct 12.

company says they send the contract to the school..been working with this company since April..arrived her 31 August..
Any help would be appreciated ASAP.

thanks.

[Alien abductee]

[munchkin]

I came with 400 after they paid 3 days hotel
However, it was in writing that I would get half back in two weeks and the rest at the end of the semester. I have all that in writing..the first contract sent to me had dates changed as I did not come until August..versus June..due to authenticating diploma..i was in the states getting those things done...visiting family.

now am at the school..and they say payday oct 12..company says oh"air fare is to another city..not Bejing..However, that is not what I have in writing from the company guy.

have enough for the month in the hostel.

school is great..buffet style lunch, breakfast..only 16USD a month//hostel is nice.
but hr away..

[munchkin]

Company took me to an apartment to see 3 day at hotel. had to move out of hotel..find hostel day before started work.

apartment had 2 girls in rooms plus the owner slept in the living room.
broker wanted 600 usd and owner wanted 3 mos rent..1500

How much can a Principal do to help me with ensuring I get reimbursed...and help with an apartment.
I can show the Principal all the company guy said..the school likes me..I even redid a TEFL for the 120 hours out of my pocket..

so really know what to do...I expected another 500 two weeks after I got here as promised in writing in my chats..and Facebook.

[munchkin]

Ok.

Clarfication.

First contract had start date of May/June. However, it took longer to get things done as I went through the Visa center in Tokyo..VisaRite in NJersey..mom was in states.

Secondly..in writing the company guy stated that I would be getting a new contract..once I finished my 120 TEFL..that was done. didn t get new contract prior to arriving in Beijing

in writing...reimbursement for ALL visa and air fare expenses. half upon arrival..told it was next week..remaining at the end of the semester.

Now the company says..no reimbursement since I was going to Beijing and not Schezuan..spelling..sorry..but I was not give a job anywhere but Beijing..and at a public elementary school which I like...

I was told I was going to be put in an apartment with a roommate..for 300 usd
and the company would give me money for the apartment..deduct the 300..In writing.

Now, payday Oct 12 just got told..as well as just getting told that the Contract will be sent over to the school to sign. The first contract was signed but start dates..vacation times and pay changed for the better. However, I do not have the Contract yet
and
want to know about ALL the promises in writing which I saved.

Does the Principal of my school have leverage over the Company to ensure they keep their promise.?

Should the school have an apartment for me and try to help me?
What is the rule of thumb for public schools in China?

Any help would be appreciated.

I came with enough for the hostel for a month..family can help some..my mom.and brother.
However, I was told..and expected 500 USD next week.this is in writing also.

thanks.

[munchkin]

I spent lots of years teaching in S Korea and seven years in Japan.public schools..so not new to teaching..

Really need some concrete suggestions as to how to approach this dilemma.
Thanks.

[rocket man]

your writing is almost non native speakerish (and you said you taught in Korea and Japan?), I still can not follow what you are saying even after all your posts.

[Kalkstein]