Supercat
- 2010-01-10
That is good advice Ex-TC and I endorse it. Yes, anybody who has a lot of teaching experience ( over 20 years ) should not work at any training centre in China, Korea or elsewhere. To work at these places is an insult to an experienced teacher.
Stick to universities, there are SOME in China that are still ok. Wuhan, Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing, they are the places to look.
And I agree about location also, Hainan, Jilin, Jiangxi, Shanxi, Harbin, these places should be avoided, not just because of weather but also corruption and stupid people.
Ex-TC
- 2010-01-10
Mr Maclean,
A person of your experience in China would be a waste of talent. But if you insist on working here, ask for double the normal rate of pay. There maybe rules on the maximum age of a "Foreign Expert" (a title I am sure that you are more than worthy of) but like most rules here, they are unevenly enforced. So if I were you, keep on applying until a university accepts you. Stay away from private training centres and cities/town in Hainan (too hot).
Best,
Ex-TC.
Can anyone tell me if there are any age restrictions, to old, for working in China? I am getting lot of conflicting information and have had several job applications rejected because of "government regulations". I am 59 years old,certified(TESOL) and have about 25 years experience in ESL.Thanks.