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[KalerDayblaze]

Hello all again, long time reader short time poster. I have been looking at working in china (Shanghai presently) because of all the good things I have heard. My main question is what kind of lifestyle can you afford on a salary of 8000RMB (before tax, so as I understand the Chinese tax rules that would be 6,400RMB post taxation) That also includes free housing (but have to pay utilities).
When I look online I see sites telling of the lifestyles you can live on that, however I think most of it may just be hot air (i.e. I hear things such as you can afford tailored cloths, eat at fancy resturantes, get massages (spelling?) etc)
ALSO-- what do you think of this contract? does it look legit or should I be skeptical? serious insights and advise from people in the know really needed... thanks guys


Contract
This contract has been made on this day (D) ,(M) (Y)_
between (I DELEATED COMPANY / SCHOOL NAME )
with its principal office in (OUTSKIRTS OF SHANGHAI, i deleated specific place) (hereinafter referred to as the �Employer�)
and ,a citizen of ,
passport no： (hereinafter referred to as the �Teacher�).
The teacher is hereby hired by the Employer and both parties agree on the
following terms and conditions：

Personal information
1. Name:
2. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy):
3. Citizenship:
4. Period of Contract (mm/yy～mm/yy):
5. Permanent Mailing Address:
6. Phone Number:
7. E-mail Address:


1. PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

A．The total Agreement term is_____ year(s), commencing from
and finishing on .
B．The term of this Agreement includes all scheduled vacations and
holidays that fall between of during teaching sessions.

2. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The teacher�s work shall consist primarily of the following:

A. ESL instruction in any and all phases of the institute�s program to classes that range from pre-school to adults.

B. Curriculum design and implementation.

C. Development of educational program and materials.

D. Out-of-classroom activities for/with students.

E. Other related activities.


3. DUTIES OF TEACHERS

A. During the term of this Agreement, the teacher shall cooperate, and
comply with the instructions, training and supervision of the Supervisor and shall carry out such assignments as directed by the Supervisor. These duties shall include the instructional program, related to the teacher�s classroom duties, and any additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. The Supervisor is responsible for establishing and communicating the standards of Performance as related to the above mentioned duties.

B. The Supervisor shall also assign the teacher some duties such as
lesson preparation prior to the classes(teachers shall write teaching plan for classes every week). At all times during the term of this contract, teachers will follow a respectable dress code as determined by the Academic Supervisor.

C. In the case of absence (sickness, etc), teachers will be entitled to
3 days paid leave per contract year (medical certificate supplied).

D. Medical expenses up to a maximum value of � 2000 per contract year or
� 1000 per half contract year will be paid at Nanqiao central Hospital with receipt.


4. SALARY &OVERTIME

A monthly salary of 8000rmb (will be paid on the 10th of every month) will be guaranteed for 22 teaching hours per week. (1 hour is 60 teaching minutes). Attendance at staff meetings (which is mandatory � no pay; English Corner-no pay; Give out leaflet-no pay) is not included in this time. Teachers will work 5 days / week, including weekends with 2 day�s holiday.

5. WORKING HOURS

During the term of this Agreement, the teacher shall be required to work well and closely with the Supervisor.
6. TAX

Income tax will be deducted from the salary according to the Chinese tax law.





7. VACATION & HOLIDAYS

Teachers are entitled to the following paid holidays. Spring Festival(seven-day holiday), May Day Holiday (one day), October National Days (seven-day holiday) Christmas（Three days） and New Years, festivals and holidays corresponding to their nationalities and religions as negotiated between Employer and Teacher. Teachers shall make up any missed classes. If classes are not made up then the teachers� salary will be deducted in accordance.

8. HOUSING

The School provides furnished living accommodations in a two bedroom apartment. Furnishings provided by the Employer include; blanket, television, water dispenser, bed, kitchen table, chairs, two-burner gas hot plate, refrigerator, wardrobe, air-conditioner, mobile phone, Internet connection). All utilities, are the responsibility of the Teacher.

9. EXTRA BENEFITS

The School will provide a return airfare up to the value of �4000 at the end of a one year contract, up to �2000(one-way) for 6 month contract (with air tickets). The school will also pay �6000 for good performance during one year contract .

If the person is already in China we will pay up to 1000(with receipts eg. airfare, train, taxi) relocation allowance after one month satisfactory performance
The employer will assist and pay for all visa costs within the Shanghai area. Any costs incurred outside of Shanghai will be undertaken by the employee.

10. The Probation period of the Contract

The probation period of the employed party shall be _60_ days. In the probation period, if the Employer finds out that the employed party is unfit for the assignment specified in the contract for reasons of health or professional ability, it has the right to terminate the contract and no extra benefits listed above.

11. Revision, Cancellation and Termination of the Contract

A. Both parties should abide by the contract and should refrain from revising, canceling, or terminating the contract without mutual consent.

B. The contract can be revised, canceled, or terminated with mutual consent. Before both parties have reached an agreement, the contract should be strictly observed.

C. Employer has the right to cancel the contract with a written notice to teacher under the following conditions:

(1) Teacher does not fulfill the contract or does not fulfill the contract obligations according to the terms stipulated, and has failed to amend after Employer has pointed it out.
(2) According to the doctor's diagnosis, Teacher cannot resume normal work after a continued 30 day sick leave.
(3)Teachers� professional ability is causing the loss of money and students for the employer.

D. Teacher has the right to cancel the contract with a written notice to party A under the following conditions:

(1) Employer has not provided Teacher with conditions as stipulated in the contract.
(2) Employer has not paid Teacher as scheduled.

12.Breach Penalty

When either of the two parties fails to fulfill the contract or fails to fulfill the contract obligations according to the terms stipulated, that is, breaks the contract, it must pay a breach penalty of RMB6000.
If Teacher asks to cancel the contract due to events beyond control, it should produce certifications by the department concerned, obtain Employer's consent, and pay its own return expenses;
If Teacher cancels the contract without valid reason, it should pay its own return expenses and pay breach penalty to Employer.
If Employer asks to cancel the contract due to events beyond control, with the consent of Teacher, it should pay Teacher's return expenses;
If Employer asks to cancel the contract due to force majeure, no need to pay anything.
if Employer cancels the contract without valid reason, it should pay Teacher's return expenses and pay a breach penalty to Teacher.

13. Confirmation and change of every term of the contract must be stipulated in written form through negotiation between the two parties.


Employer: Teacher:



Date: Date:

[ymmv]

[TexasHighway]

[brsmith15]

Drop it in the nearest dust bin!

[kungfucowboy83]

if it's a language school 22 hours isn't so bad but the pay isn't so hot for shanghai and the crap about unpaid meetings(not the worst), unpaid english corners(pretty bad) and unpaid flyer duty (OMG) really sucks. they could have you working 40+hrs a week with extra crap if they really wanted too. if it's a language school you most likely won't have to worry about office hours and developing curriculum.

[Mister Al]

Awful salary for Shanghai and you WILL be spending a fair bit of time in shopping malls and the like promoting the school. If you really really want to work for them try to up the salary to 10-12k and down the teaching time to 16-18 hours. At least then you won't be getting the piss taken out of you so much.

[KalerDayblaze]

to be fair.. so the job is not IN Shanghai, it is located about an hour and 10 minutes south of Shanghai. You think 8000RMB with free housing is not good. From about 90% of the jobs offered I've seen (on Daves, Horizonchina, etc) this is in the top half of the jobs. I will ask about the handing out posters and things such as this for more detail on how much they actually expect me to do this. If anyone else has anymore feedback I would REALLY like it - thanks again guys

[TexasHighway]

[TangWolun]

My first impressions, after reading your contract requirements were that you were committing to too many hours.

22 hours - you do the maths with 45 minute or 50 minute lessons/lectures.
You are going to be very busy and then there's the extras you're expected to provide - I'd tell the admin that you simply couldn't possibly do the extras because you'll be too busy preparing.

The best money and the best experiences you'll have will come from the private lessons you'll give ...and if you are good at what you do, they will come and you wont need to advertise!

8000 is OK but believe me, you'll be earning over double that within 12 months if you're qualified, experienced and enthusiastic.

Happy days
Lao Tang

[The Ever-changing Cleric]

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