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nickpellatt · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1522

Im quite new to this field myself, but I dont like the sound of the 40 hour week. Its possible/Probable, that there will even be extra duties such as English Corner type activities on top of those hours.

I can only share with you my package...which is 3300 RMB for up to 12 hours a week, no other duties other than to make friends with the students and talk to them....(not an issue for me)

I share a 4 bed house with one other, amenities paid except phone. Flight home is paid, and 3 months and 2 weeks paid holiday.

Salary may be lower than some, but cost of living is possibly cheaper where I am due to a fairly remote area....but I came for the package, not the money.

TBH, I would rather be at home working a 40 hour week, than being in China working 40 hours.

jeffinflorida · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

tw · Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 3898

Papa Bear · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Ocala Florida

Hey Gang,
Thanks for all of your help and pokes,prods,ribbings and encourgement,
I have found a position at a university in Mianyang for 5200 RM ,14 hours of classes and 2 hours of office work a week. fully funrished private apartment on campus , complete with internet and computer, daily food allowance for school resturant, My own first floor private office, 2000 rmb bonus after 6 months 8000 at completion of contract. I am also allowed to teach outside classes seperate from the university

So did i do good for the first time out.
Papa Bear

tw · Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 3898

A very good offer, there is definitely no doubt about that. The workload is light and even with the 2 hours of office hours which I'd suspect to be nothing that English corner and/or monitored lesson planning, you still have plenty of time to do a lot including moonlighting. The only question I have is: is this a joint-venture program/company/school you'll be teaching at, or is your contract actually with the university?

brsmith15 · Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1142 Location: New Hampshire USA

Ursa Major,

Did you do a search here on Dave's about the schools? EF has had beaucoup comments over the years, most of them negative. The majority of the positive ones seem to come from company mouthpieces. Their pay-to-hours is weak and the extra required time scares me.

Take your time unless the law or an "ex" is hot on your trail. There are many good schools and good offers out there. Act in haste; repent at leisure.

Papa Bear · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Ocala Florida

Hey TW, this contract is direct with the university,as it lists the name as party "A" on the contract and me as party "B" .

Ursa, Ii did not accept the EF School offer, . to many bad comments plus the heavy work load, low pay, and a pushy recruiter. I choose this university instead

Papa Bear