Hello folks:

I want to run some information by you about Pure World based in Shanghai. They have been running many online ads seeking part-time ESL teachers. After meeting with them, I am concerned about the following three points of their working proposal with me:

1. They are willing to pay little more than 200 RMB for 100 minutes, effectively two teaching hours at 100 RMB each.
2. They demand the teacher to pay deposit money for each student assigned to them "to protect the school". I presume successful teachers with several students would get to have the privilege to pay a hefty deposit sum.
3. They demand the teacher give a 15-20 minute "demo class" for each prospective student to determine if said student likes the FT enough to sign up with him or her. This, of course, is pro bono for the FT as well.

Does anyone else think this place should be avoided at all costs?