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AP
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 Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:21 am Post subject: Less than 1yr contract?? |
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Is it possible to get a 4 month contract and get an ARC?? Or is it only possible to make 2-3 month Visa runs and work illegally?
Also, it seems like Chinese classes are a great way to have a flexible visa situation. Is coming to Taiwan, enrolling in chinese classes and working part-time jobs a viable lifestyle for living comfortably and earning money? |
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Aristotle
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:32 am Post subject: |
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Is it possible to get a 4 month contract and get an ARC?? Or is it only possible to make 2-3 month Visa runs and work illegally?
Also, it seems like Chinese classes are a great way to have a flexible visa situation. Is coming to Taiwan, enrolling in chinese classes and working part-time jobs a viable lifestyle for living comfortably and earning money? |
It is very unusual to get a contract for less than 6 months or 1 year even. It is also very difficult if not impossible for non Chinese teachers to get an ARC based on a short term contract.
In the past it was very easy to live comfortably and save money while teaching on Taiwan. That is no longer the case.
Wages and benefits are in recession across the board and not just for teachers.
A multiple entry visa is possible for business purposes. This is the best visa you can get just for asking.
How to get a Taiwan Multiple Entry Visa
Please read this.
Link to Success!
Good luck!
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clark.w.griswald
Joined: 06 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:50 am Post subject: |
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There is not a lot of short term work available in Taiwan, with most jobs requiring at least a one year comittment.
You could be about 99% sure that any position offered for less that a years duration would not be a legal position. The only legal teaching work would be for employers who provide you with an ARC in their name, and these schools will want you to work for at least a year to justify their sponsorship of your residency.
| Aristotle wrote: |
In the past it was very easy to live comfortably and save money while teaching on Taiwan. That is no longer the case.
Wages and benefits are in recession across the board and not just for teachers. |
This is untrue. I have shown on a number of occasions that todays wages are higher than they were in the past. Aristotle has claimed but never shown any evidence that wages are down. If it is true Aristotle then show the evidence!
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| A multiple entry visa is possible for business purposes. This is the best visa you can get just for asking. |
Just be aware that this does not entitle you to work legally as a teacher in Taiwan. |
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Ki
Joined: 23 Jul 2004
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Are you wanting to stay here for only 4 months or just get an ARC for 4 months? Probably your best bet for work under 4 months would be on a summer or winter camp. You've probably just missed out on the whole summer camp season as summer holidays have just begun. Outside of these camps it is possible to find short term work. I think that one or two recruiters actually specialise in this.
Yes, all of this would be illegal. Don't worry, you wouldn't be the first English teacher to do this. Even an ARC doesn't gaurantee you a legal position. |
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AP
Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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If I like living in Taiwan I'd like to stay there a year or more. I teach esl in Asia now, but I should go home for a couple of weeks in Febuary because my brother's getting married.
I went to aristotles website and the bussiness visa seems very risky for 2 reasons:
#1. Don't I actually have to visit the company, I mean it seems strange that they'd send me a letter of invitation? Then when I don't show up........?
#2. When in a foriegn country its always good to have someone who will have your back. i.e. buxiban, language school. Sometimes its just good to have another Chinese person say, "Hey this guy is all right, I'll vouch for him." This can nip many problems in the bud before they start.
I have enough money and freedom in my life and lifestyle that I can go check Taiwan out for a few months before I make any concrete decisions.
So any advice is good advice and thanks for the advice so far.
What about working while doing chinese classes? Is it viable? If I live in Taiwan I'm going to take classes anyway. |
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