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1gurlrevolution · Joined: 03 Sep 2010 Posts: 10

Does the Z visa restrict you to working for only one employer? And if it does, has anyone done it anyway? I'm really curious about this. To make China a good money-saving option, I'm thinking you kind of need to supplement your hours somehow... Thanks!!

ryanwhistler · Joined: 26 Jul 2010 Posts: 29

You are not allowed to have extra work. The exception exists if you have WRITTEN PERMISSION from your employer.

Why should your employer pay for your visa, airfare, and other working/living credentials and then you work for someone else without them being paid something in return for letting you work for another employer? That means that your primary job is paying for your ability to work elsewhere. Kind of cheating to me.

So, get permission, in writing from your visa sponsor (employer).

7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

you are allowed to work outside your main job, in most cases just ask about it.

most schools don't seem to mind you working outside your primary job as long as the part time work doesn't interfere with the full time job. our school doesn't even require we ask, they just tell us in the contract that anything that happens during part time work is our responsibility. The FAO even passes on info on part time jobs to us from time to time and everyone (6 of us) at our school is working part time somewhere. when you only work 12-16 hours per week there's plenty of free time to build up some extra income.

Teatime of Soul · Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 905

Important considerations:

a. Your employer's view on the matter

b. Nature and scope of the outside work. Obviously, working in direct competition against your employer will likely be viewed dimly.

These are the sort of things you can inquire about before signing a contract.

Some employers are quite permissive, some not at all. It might be prudent and professional to settle that issue before accepting employment.

Big Poppa Pump · Joined: 28 May 2010 Posts: 167

If you work for a language center you need to be very very careful. The average language center does not like having its own employees compete with them.

If you teach children at work, consider doing privates for adults, and keep it very discrete.

Absolutely do not do any privates with adults who are in someway connected with your school.

maotouying · Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 119 Location: My Chair In China