Actually, 4000 kwai is peanuts and most qualified teachers in China would consider such an offer as bordering on insult. I know a few teachers that only have two year degrees who are making more than 4000 working part time. So, don't get hooked. Negotiate, and do so from a position of confidence in your own abilities. Silverboy has apparently been misinformed and is passing on that misinformation you. I've taught in Nanning for example and know for sure that no one there would even consider working for such a low wage, no matter what their degree situation is. Take your time and recognize while surfing the net for a good job that you are needed; that is, they need you, you don't need them.

I understand that you don't yet have your degree and that, therefore, your options are somewhat limited. Nevertheless, 4000 is peanuts and so is 4,500 - don't sell yourself short - know what you can bring to the table and communicate that clearly to any potential employer. Don't even talk about a job for less than 6,000 plus all the benefits. Don't accept an offer for flight pay being paid at the end of the contract. Insist that it be paid in monthly installments. Flight pay from here to North America should be no less than 1,200 a month.

Good luck.