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[LarssonCrew]

So, thought I'd settled into China nicely, first and foremost, I work at Xi'an Kid Castle *sigh*.

I know, I know but I was naive and the contract they sent me was written in the Chinese name of the school and skewed, nothing came up, but anyways.

So things were going ok, but the last two months things related to pay have frankly done my nut in.

Before I go any further, I'm not hiding behind any alias either, if you know Kid Castle in Xi'an my names not exactly hard to hide so whatever.

Anyways, firstly, last month I go to check my account, and oh, I'm 1300 RMB short, I signed a contract for 5400 and I end up being paid 3000. So anyways, question why, but am told the money has been taken to 'pay for heating'.

'Don't worry though, it's only about 800 RMB, you'll get the rest back', guess how much I've received back? This isn't in the contract and apparently it's never been heard of, I don't understand how the Chinese dive their hands into the pay and take what they perceive to be the right amount, but I guess that's just being Chinese.

This month, due to our school moving and them not painting in time, I miss 10 days of school, and my salary this month was only 3,000 or so, which is paltry I know. Go to check now, I've been paid 2,200.

No explaination and now everyone's 'away on new year'.

What the hell am I suppose to do with 2,200 RMB considering I've got medicine to buy? I already had the landlord knock to ask for the bills before he jets off for Chinese New Year, and I paid, so no excuses there.

How do you budget properly when you get told your contract is for 5,400RMB and you check your bank and are paid 2,200? Honestly, is it even possible?

And if you worked 2/3 of the month and ended up with 2,200 rmb, how many would just pack their bags and be done with it?

It's strange because although Kid Castle received a battering, and for some things rightly so, I do like the people I work with and the children, but that's just slave labour if they realistically expect someone to live on 2,200 in one month...

[thefuzz]

You said that the school took away money for "heating" but you still had to pay the landlord yourself for "bills"?

Anyway, I wouldn't even work for 5400 RMB per month unless it was at university level with a couple of hours per week...so...yeah, if you're treated badly and are not being paid for honest work you do just leave. Try to get your money back after CNY and once you get cash in hand try looking for another job quick and get the hell outta there...don't even bother giving them notice if you're treated like this...have them find out one day they lost a teacher and see them scramble to find a replacement to avoid a shitstorm from the parents. Perhaps this will teach them a lesson.

[Mr. Ed]

[donb2222]

Money is respect, and they are not respecting you at all.
You say that you like the people, but while they may be smiling to your face, it sounds like they are definitely laughing behind your back.

I can understand playing some of the games that need to be played, but playing games with money should not be tolerated.
I would suggest following the advice of politely asking to be paid, and then leaving as quickly as possible.

I was under the impression that salaries at kindergartens are among the highest due to the hours and hassles involved. 5,400 is not a good salary.

[The Great Wall of Whiner]

You my friend are being taken for a long ride down "rake the funds" road.

Frankly speaking, you need to stand up to them. I know it's hard given the timing and everything, so I do feel for you.

PM me if you need any serious help. I will be there.

-GWoW

[kukiv]

Ahhhhh must be that time of year - yet another post about the horrors of Kid Castle Xian - must be more bad reviews of these schools than any others in China - and yet folk keeping signing contracts with them!!!!!!
Here's the best of the threads on this joint -
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=42643&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=kid+castle&start=0

I actually know nothing of these schools - but am starting to suspect that they might be suspect

[Molson]

Man, why do people come to China and work for peanuts? You'd make more working at McDonald's or Wal-Mart back home.

My advice is pick up some private students or quit and move on.

[tomstone]

[The Great Wall of Whiner]

[Sugar & Spice]

There is more to life than money.

Money, Money, Money = Chinese mentality.

I make around 10k a month for 10, 90 minute classes a week. My apartment and internet are free.

I will manage a Wal-Greens next year and make more! I sure do need something to fill my spare time!

Yunqi

[RonHex]

[Insubordination]

This happened to me on a job. I asked a friend for advice and took it. I told them that I wasn't going to work another day until I got my pay. I got it the next day.

They're seeing how far they can push you. Obviously, pretty far 'cos they tried it twice.

If you're going to donate your working hours, find a worthy cause to work for, not a business.

[cormac]

[kukiv]

[cormac]