Hi,

I've been sent a contract from my (hopefully) new employer. As a teacher in a University in Beijing, I'll get 5500 RMB. If I complete a year, I get 5000RMB airfare home (which works out at 330?!). I do get accommodation, but I have to pay for water, gas, internet and telephone). There's also a breach clause (which appears to be 2-way) including penalties of 1500 - 2000 USD.

I'm new to this ESL business, and am very new to China. If anyone has any advice, please let me know. Is this a good deal, or a bad one? Can I negotiate to get all my utilities paid for? Should I accept this or not???

Please let me know,

Halla

halla_mohieddeen@yahoo.co.uk