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Rooster_2006 · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 984

And here we go:
http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=88682&start=10

As long as you give a valid reason, you can get a permit to go abroad valid for up to two years. Acceptable reasons include (but are not limited to) employment and education abroad. Presumably by the end of two years, you'd know whether you wanted to give up your APRC or not. Okay, that's a tad more reasonable...

Still, I think with cross-strait tensions and the extremely high likelihood that Taiwan will soon be part of China (and therefore subject to COMPLETELY different rules and regulations), I don't think I should stake the next 50 years of my life on this island, no matter how tropical, fun, and wonderful it may be right now. Plus Chinese/Taiwanese culture just doesn't get my motor running the way that Korean and Japanese culture do. Can't figure out why.

adogadie · Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Posts: 82 Location: Taiwan

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

creztor · Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 476

And does setting up your own company and getting registered allow you open work rights like an APRC does? I think that is the main point Rooster is trying to make, how to get a work permit that is not restricted to one sector/employer.

louis.p · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 107 Location: Tainan, Taiwan

I just had a FBI background check done. It took 8 weeks. Their website says it can take up to 13.

Rooster_2006 · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 984

adogadie · Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Posts: 82 Location: Taiwan

louis.p · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 107 Location: Tainan, Taiwan

Niederbom · Joined: 13 Feb 2010 Posts: 66

Hey, hate to bring up the original topic, but what if I were to get a second bachelor's degree in something useful like Information Assurance or Accounting? Would that assist in getting a "real job" in Taiwan, Singapore, China, etc (no desire to work in Japan or Korea)? My current degree is in History.

Rooster_2006 · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 984

KaiFeng · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:09 pm Post subject:

Responding to Niderbom- If I was looking to do some additional degree work, and was hoping for something that would contribute to professional success in East Asia (apart from ESL), I would do this:

1. Go to the American Chamber of Commerce (if you�re living outside the states already).

2. Get a list of major American companies (or European; I�ve had good experiences with them as well).

3. Make arrangements to meet ten or so HR managers from these companies (maybe focusing on finance, or IT, or healthcare, if you have preferences).

4. Explain you want to design a hire-worthy study plan, and ask them in what areas they consistently look for expat expertise. This will tell you what they will look for.

5. Also ask them what skill sets they usually get from consultants/contractors.

I�m currently a trainer (IT and ESL) and an IT project manager stateside. In my world, we look for people who can introduce new skill sets for our folks, stuff like ITIL, service architecture, or project management. For things like these we might look for local expat talent, rather than hiring full-time associates. Just my two cents; let us know how it works out.

Right now I�m on vacation in Taiwan (love the place!) and will be checking in with my company�s Taipei office. If I get a chance I�ll pose these questions and see if there�s anything interesting response.

Obviously my approach takes a little effort. But if you're thinking about your future, it's worth your time investment.