Well, I've read a lot of vitriol here, about Hampson, most of which is years old... so maybe consider this an update and another opinion.

I think many people have the wrong impression of what teaching in China is like.

First, I've lived in China for about 2 years, and taught in a different training center in Beijing and now at Hampson, in Chengdu. Holding back wages is common in many companies here and not just with foreigners.

Second, the three "pillars" of Chinese society in general are: (as my wife puts it) money, education, and business, not necessarily in that order.

My hourly at Hampson is 180 or just over 26$US. And my demos are one on one. My classes are one on one and small groups usually 3 to 5. And my salary (part-time) hasn't been held back.

I chose Hampson because this location's office is very good and so is the work environment, and VERY busy especially on weekends. Plus, I specialize in one on one instruction anyway.

The sales team is very helpful in acquiring new students in my case, so far.

I can't speak for the company prior to 2016, but, I really can't accept the anger and "hatred" for the company that I've read here, unless they have changed their policies in a MASSIVE way. Some teachers here (full-time) and staff have worked here for 5-8 years. The only thing I can agree on is that policies for the same company are ALMOST ALWAYS different from city to city in China.

Maybe my opinion will change after I've worked here longer, but so far so good. That's my experience anyway.

I have to add, that venting your spleen about any school or employer is common, no company is perfect; but I've also read here, to paraphrase; that schools, style, conditions, wages, and materials aren't like back home.

Well, what did you expect?

And as an English teacher with private, classroom, and business classroom experience; I take exception to the comments about prep time. If you have trouble prepping for a 50 minute ESL lesson, anywhere; then maybe you should look at your own training or choice of career. 'Nuff said.