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chicagotechrs · Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Posts: 7

I have recently accepted a job at a uni in China that was through a recruiter. I did not have a bachelors degree, and the recruiter made one appear with my name on it. Is there any chance of the school finding out, or has anyone worked in China with a similar situation? What would happen if they found out? Should I be concerned?

BadBeagleBad · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Degree question

tttompatz · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:43 am Post subject: Re: Degree question

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denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

A red light just went off in my head... if the recruiters have so little integrity, that lack of integrity could be used against you... not paying on time/at all, withholding other contractual benefits, etc. I wouldn't go anywhere near such an organization.

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spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I agree with Denise. Apart from the very shady legalities of the visa, an organisation that will resort to fraud in one area is not likely to be a safe organisation to work with in other ways. They've got a big stick over your head - any complaints from you regarding wages, hours, housing, etc are unlikely to hold much water.

I'd be afraid to work with such a company all 'round.

artemisia · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 875 Location: the world

I'd be worried, too. The recruiters have you over a barrel if anything goes wrong. Of course, if it were found out about, it would reflect badly on them for not having done proper checks. (I don't think they'd want to come clean that they'd actively helped you create a false degree!).

IMO, you really should reconsider whether going through with this is in your best interests now and in the long term. You're already worried about it and with good reason. I suppose you could be deported but the worst that may happen is just being fired - that could be bad enough financially. Even if no-one finds out, it's a precarious position to be in and what happens with the next job? In the long term is this job going to be something you want to put on your CV? Do you think it's likely you'll have to explain how you got a job in a uni in China, without having a degree, at some later point?

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

yes, be concerened! Ditch the recruiter and find a job on your own. Most places require a BA, but you might still be able to find jobs without one.

tttompatz · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Degree question

Denizen · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 110 Location: Tohoku

The recruiter won't suffer for his indiscretion...you will.

Nearly all of us had to pay our dues and put in (at least) four years to get a teaching position.

See what you can find with the education and experience that you've got, and take steps to improve your teaching abilities and subsequently the better opportunities that will open up.