I'm a taker for 2017, done with my previous employer who almost begged me to stay since they can't find any other FT. Now quietly sitting in my apartment, rent is paid for up to next February, Z-visa obtained through third party and not tied to any employer.

Everyday I receive dozens and dozens of job offers from agents who are eager to earn their commission, I told them I won't take any offer under 30k, they tell me there isn't only money in life, I told them you are right, there is also spare time and enjoying your hard earned money, so for 30k I want no more than 15 lessons a week.

They keep sending me shitty offers below 20k that I turn down, they almost beg me to accept it but I tell them offer and demand, many laowais are leaving so you must pay more to get me.

It doesn't really matter anyway, I have plenty of group tuition, I charge them so little 100 per hour each but 10~12 students per class, they don't have much of a choice I'm the only available Foreigner around even though this is tier-2 [edited].

I'm a rarity and you gotta pay for the privilege of having me, and since your entire business model revolves around having a White face around, not having me means less money for you, or even running out of business.

I have the upper hand here, they know it, I know it, so maybe it's time they stop pretending and pay me what I'm truly worth.