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[charlib80]

Has anyone had direct experience with, or heard anything about Foshan Lingdong Language School?

I have only been able to find one review about the school (which was a negative one).

They have sent me a contract to review, but as I am a first timer, I'm not sure what questions I should be asking them.

One point in the contract that I did think was a bit odd was that they stated that they would require a deposit of 5000RMB from me in case i breach the contract. The deposit isn't directly paid by me but actually deducted from my monthly salary at a rate of 1000RMB per month. It is stated that this will be reimbursed to me at the end of my contract if I do not breach it.

Is this typical?

Any guidance would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

[eddy-cool]

Such deductions of deposits are not at all 'normal' and I for one would think they are actually illegal.

I have no direct exposure to Lingdong but have seen their ads a number of times over the years. In my humble view you should give them a miss as this is a training centre that will loan you out to other, perhaps public, schools. That is a questionable practice on the legal front here but it's common enough. It means your job will entail frequent visits to new customers and be their tutor for a limited period of time. The time you spend on your way to their premises comes off your spare time.

Actually Foshan doesn't seem to have many legal employers; those that I do know have a twilight reputation.

[KaiXi333]

[charlib80]

thank you so much for your help!