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Ferne · Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Posts: 177 Location: GZ

...has anyone of you heard of/had experiences with an organisation named "JGWB" (with a contact person named "Cherry") in Beijing recruiting for a short summer term in Urumqi?
Their ad was on the thatsbeijing website:

"JGWB is looking for English teachers during this summer vacation in Xinjiang Uygor Autounomous Region. (Working time : From July 5th to 25th),Only Native English speakers are accepted . We offer reasonable rates of pay and Free accormodation, Free transportation fares,food and Free travels in Western China --Xinjiang"

I asked for more information, which I received (in a very general format), but there were a few points that got me:

"The teaching location will be in the areas around the Capital city, Urumqi." --> Sounds like some traveling there!

"Attention Plz: As the consume rate is not high in Xinjiang , and this activity is non-profit , so the salary could not be so high as teaching in Beijing. " --> Non-profit in China, does that exist?

"Before we sign the final formal contract , you are required to have a test-teaching during June 10th to July 1st .one chance of test-teaching . and then we will decide whether you are qualified according to the result of the test-teaching . (the listeners of the test-teaching are some professors)" --> a test teaching phase of about three weeks for an actual teaching assignment of ten days? a teast teaching in the first place (I just sent out another email asking whether this "test teaching" will actually be paid)?

What do you guys think?

MissMolly · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 99 Location: China (USA)

Run, run, run away. They get you for free for 3 weeks! For 3 weeks paid? Don't expect the test-teaching to be paid. Even if you are told it is, you are not under "formal contract". How about one day of test teaching? And 6 weeks paid.
Molly

Owen · Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 12:19 pm Post subject:

I have seen Urumqi listed as the most isolated major city in the world. You had better be sure you are with a legitimate outfit before you go there! Once you are in Urumqi they can do about as they like with you.

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

And, another angle to ponder:
Your work visa will NOT be valid for teaching in URUMQI, not even in Huairou or Zhangjiakou! In other woreds - if you do "pass" that funny three-week trial period, you will be going to Xinjiang illegally.
How about housing? Probably a good old dorm in the Hongqi Hotel for backpackers!

I would only ask this outfit one question:
"Can I get a photocopy of your business licence?"