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[psychedelic]

Hello all,
A recruiter told me that 700 NTD an hour isn't possible for a sub job. Is that true? What do you think? She told me about a gig paying 590 NTD an hour. What do you think? I'm an experienced E.S.L. teacher. Please reply ASAP.

Thank you,
psych

[Taylor]

In Taiwan, anything is possible!

[NEP]

Yo, maybe this is coming at you too late, but...you're recruiter is totally WRONG. My hourly rate for different privates is 850, 900, 1000, and 1200.

She'd have no reason to lie, though--that would only cut into her commission, right?

I'd take 590 if the student came to my home and cooked me dinner while we had 'class'.

[BigWally]

600-650/hr is pretty standard for a sub job at a bushiban. Less than 600 you're getting shafted.

Private tutors can charge anywhere from 750-1500/hr.

[LKJ]

I think some of the replies have misunderstood the question. Here is my assessment:

Substituting for a teacher that is sick or on vacation = has nothing to do with recruiters and the school will only pay the hourly rate they were paying the teacher. It is usually up to the absent teacher to find the substitute teacher and the school pay will NOT pay a higher rate to the substitute teacher. BTW, most schools pay far less than NT$700 per hour.

Being a temporary teacher = This is where some recruiters come in as the school is desperate and is open to negotiation. What they pay will depend on the market rate (how many teachers are prepared to teach at �x� hourly rate). Considering the number of teachers looking for work at the present time I doubt they would need to go anywhere near NT$700 an hours (especially in the major cities). You will of course lose your job as soon as the school has found a full time teacher (this typically happens with 1 or 2 days notice).

Teaching �privates� = has nothing to do with schools or recruiters and you market your own hourly rate. Most unskillled teachers try to aim for over NT$800 an hour, while the skilled have the ability to charge closer to NT$1,500. So, how do you set your rate? Well, you need to see what the local schools in your area are charging for the same service you are offering (1 teacher & 1 student). You then add a % mark up on the school rate, based on the service you offer. This includes: a) the student might like the times and locations you can teach, b)because the student might want the flexibility to cancel the lesson at very short notice and without penalty (something schools are loathed to agree to as they still need to pay the teacher the hourly rate), c) because you offer a special product that the local school doesn't always offer (IELTS, TOEIC, business, editing homework, writing dissertations for University students, etc). Remember - students are looking for a personalized service and VALUE FOR MONEY. The better your product and terms = the more you can charge. That's Capitalism baby.

I should also mention that unless you have the appropriate work permit all of the above types of work are illegal (unless you have an APRC or marriage visa - which probably excludes 99% of teachers reading this type of forum).

[NEP]

Whoops! Sorry! Yes, I misread Psychedelic's question.
And totally agree with LKJ.