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sigmoid · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1276

I'm currently considering teaching in either Taiwan or Shanghai. What would you say are the general differences between the two places?

What are the advantages Laughing

and disadvantages Crying or Very sad

of both places?

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

Shanghai is a city in CHINA, and Taiwan is... you are comparing Scotland to London, or NYC to Alaska!

I would venture to say that your chances of getting legal work in Shanghai are grater, and your choices of jobs are more numerous too.
Taiwan wants to import expats that have a grounding in Mandarin, to teach at primary schools. All other jobs are crooked.

Freaky Deaky · Joined: 13 Feb 2003 Posts: 309 Location: In Jen's kitchen

I went to Taiwan years ago - all the schools I looked at seemed very dodgy. This is less so in Shanghai. Maybe I've been lucky, but I've never been ripped off and the school owners are generally cool. Get a business visa for 6 months and just freelance at various schools. Then get a Shanghainese girlfriend and watch where the money goes!! Laughing

Seth · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 575 Location: in exile

Roger, do you have any info on the primary schools in Taiwan who want Mandarin speakers? Sounds like a plan to me! PM me any leads you might have.

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

There is a somewhat lengthy thread on this issue on the TAIWAN forum!
My information was gleaned from a report in SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST's Education supplement! The salary offered was 60'000 NT$ - not the very top as far as I can see!