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durks · Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 26

Hi

I know I have seen this posted somewhere but what sort of money do you need to bring to get set up in Taiwan?

Is it mainly the 3 months rent upfront? If so approximately how much is this in �� and is Taiwan therefore not the place for a 6 month contract?

BigWally · Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject:

Where are you living? Taipei is more expensive than other cities.

Are you getting transportation? Scooters have upfront & upkeep costs.

How are you living? Do you want to share, or have your own accomodations. Usually 1st & last for deposit is what I've heard.

Will you have a place to live right away, or will you have hotel costs?

As of today 1� = $57.53NT

You could also try the "search" button, located at the top between FAQ & Memberlist to find more information!!

Cheers Surprised

Girl Scout · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 525 Location: Inbetween worlds

It is common in TW not to break even until the 4th month. Not only that, but 6 month contracts are hard to come by. I brought $1500US with me. Remember one very important thing, You need to have enough money to get out of the country if things go wrong,

Ki · Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 475

I wouldn't even mention a six month contract to a future employer. Tell them you will stay for a year or three and then quit after five months, giving them one month notice. Just make sure that the penalty for breaking the contract isn't too large. You might want to avoid doing a runner, to avoid contract penalties, as you will be blacklisted and not able to pursue future (legal) work here.

Normally I would avoid suggesting you lie about your intentions but the situation here requires you to.

Aristotle · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1388 Location: Taiwan

Your are going to need at least 1000US$ to survive and that depends on how bad the next hiring season is. ESL work on Taiwan has been getting scarce and the pay has decreased with the poor economy here.
Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
Please read this,
10 Steps to Success on Taiwan!
Good luck!
A.

SanChong · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 335

773 · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 213

Dr_Zoidberg · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:21 am Post subject:

BigWally · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:26 am Post subject:

or if you still wanted to go to Taiwan, but only 6 months, you could look into another form of employment for the short term?

or maybe look into teaching privates exclusively...although that could lead to some ARC/Work Visa issues Smile

773 · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 213

I know a couple who used to come here for 6 months on, 6 months off...they survived very well just on subbing for other teachers and picking up part-time positions at schools without ARCs. They had to do visa runs, but they still managed to do just fine.

Ki · Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 475

Perhaps that wasn't my best advice. Was just saying that you won't get the job if you say that you will leave after six months, regardless of the prementioned ethical questions.

durks · Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 26

To be honest I thought it was only Korea that made you sign for a year although I have no problems doing so and this would not put me off at all!

So....... Now that is cleared up! I take it I will need about $1000 - $1,500 to survive + my flight?

Thanks in advance

BigWally · Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:29 pm Post subject:

Pop Fly · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 429

SanChong · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 335

Jeremy is great. One of the most interesting and nicest people I've ever met. I rented a scooter from him for awhile. I think it's 2,600NT per month.

Here's a link to his website: http://bikefarm.com.tw