My sister is interested in teaching english in China. I’ve done a little research and it appears to be a legitimate job opportunity but I’m a little concerned it might be a scam. I would like some feedback from anyone who has any experience or knows someone that has done this type of job. She was laid off recently from an engineering type magazine and is looking for a job and a little adventure. She has a college degree in materials engineering and has spent the last nine years writing technical articles.
Teaching in China is typically low pay 5000 RMB, so don't do it for the money. Also, it is the government policy to make foreigner sign a contract with the school. These contracts are not all equal. Do your homework, inquire with other foreigners teaching in China first about the expectations and reputation of the school.
The government will monitor you, being a foreigner and a teacher while in China too.
Most of the students have been indoctrinated by the political propaganda of the Communist Party. If you value your opportunity to make a difference here, teach your Chinese students the value of being able to think on their own, rather than be taught what to think...
What difference does it make if older authoritarians are replaced by younger, technically trained or even capitalist authoritarians, right?
I did it in Japan for over 2 years. It was GREAT, very fun AND I made a boat load of money. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I didn't have a husband and 3 kids. Not a scam.
by girly_girl096 years ago
I have searched for variations of my question on google but can't find an exact answer. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow, but in the meantime here is my situation. My new doctor started me on Nature-Throid last week...
by Julie-Ann Amos7 years ago
Or know of anyone who is? I have a custom built database for project management that needs work on it and the original designer and I have parted company as it all got too difficult for him.I would prefer someone...
by Shadesbreath8 years ago
I can't link on that. Did they block hubpages and I missed the announcement or am I just having a wierd issue all my own?
by Eric Graudins8 years ago
Hi,I'm being encouraged to have my ears cleaned out by a process called "Ear Candling".I know nothing about it, but basically it involves setting fire to a roll of material that has been inserted in your...
by goodfriendiam7 years ago
There have been many times in my life when I have experienced miracles. One time it was when I was 16 and i went with my friend to her coisins house and these bad _ss guys came that just got out of prison and were doing...
by Aficionada5 years ago
Not sure how to word this...Has anyone here (or has anyone that you know) seen a sort of silvery swirling light that looks a lot like Harry Potter's Patronus starting to form into a shape? What is the explanation...
Copyright © 2017 HubPages Inc. and respective owners.
Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners.
HubPages® is a registered Service Mark of HubPages, Inc.
HubPages and Hubbers (authors) may earn revenue on this page based on affiliate relationships and advertisements with partners including Amazon, Google, and others.