Messages by Anthony

Thats more than possible actually. If you eat in the right places a decent meal will be 1-2 dollars.

China's policies are changing too. Not only do they require native speakers (for the most part, always a few exceptions) but China now also requires a Degree.

Easiest way to go is Bank of China. Buckland will help you set up an account when you arrive.

Depends where you go.

As an experienced teacher I could easily send $1000-$1500 home every month and have more than enough to also support my wife and daughter here in China. (Very low cost of living)

However, once you start finding the hidden job markets, then that becomes a moot point. My current opportunity is going to make me more money in 1 year than I made my last 10 years in Canada...... Seriously.

BUT!!! I am no longer just a teacher! It took me 8 years to get here, but now that I can speak Chinese and made some contacts...... WheeeeeHaw! Look out Lexus SUV!!! Here I come!

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Are you talking accessible from within China or outside China?

In China, any bank is fine. Really. Same as asking which banks are more accessible in Canada. ATM's accept all cards, most now even accept foreign bank cards.

As for outside of China. Same answer. I have 3 different local bank accounts I have successfully accessed outside of China. No fears.

Going rate is 100-250 rmb per hour, based on experience.

Hi Megan,

The F visa is technically a "Business Visa" and apparently China is seriously tightening its rules about visas. I am sure you will be ok with an F visa, and Buckland has always been very professional in their dealings with not only teachers but also the government.

But, to all new grads this is something to consider. Gone are the days when teachers without degrees could find easy work in China. Now that the Chinese economy is booming more and more immigrants from all over the world are flooding to China in the hopes of securing jobs. It is going to be like most other countries, where only those with University degrees will be allowed to come to teach or even hold other non teaching jobs.

Personally I would say go for it now while you still can and enjoy the experience!

Have fun and don't worry so much! You will have a blast!

No harm no foul. I just want people to understand what they are getting into. I hate the thought of people thinking they can make almost half a million RMB as teachers here, especially if they are new. It is simply not realistic, regardless of experience.

Of course I have found that market myself and am doing well, but I also know MOST new grads look for jobs online and the really good opportunities online run around 4-10K maximum, the better deals only found once people arrive, get some experience and make local contacts. I started in China on 4K a month and it took me 4 years to find a "good job" which would never have been offered online. Had I not had a local recruiter helping me, I would never even have found that.

I prefer to tell new grads to find a job in a city that interests them, regardless of the salary, come over first and get that all important experience and THEN look for the dream jobs. They do exist, but I have never seen such an offering online.

I have had to explain to many many grads over the years that offers of 4-6K are perfectly normal to start off with, and that once here, with private students and the contacts you eventually make, the skies the limit.

But if you look at the Global TESOL students themselves, many many look online for jobs see the low salaries, especially when compared to their home countries, they get discouraged, and never leave home. Such a pity. I like to paint a more realistic picture so grads know that even though they may have to start with a lower salary, once they arrive and get some "China Time" under their belts, the sky is the limit. However if they wait at home, endlessly scouring the net for 30K jobs, they may never pack a suitcase.....

Hi Kiran,

I will use your name DIRECTLY this time as I did NOT personally attack you and did NOT direct my comments to you at all! Had you paid proper attention you would have noticed my comments were directed at Alastair, NOT you!

Glad to hear you are doing so well but please get off your high horse and step back a moment. NO ONE called you a liar and I am offended you would accuse me as saying so. If you follow my posts back 8 YEARS you will see I have been nothing but helpful and actually helped dozens of TESOL grads land work here, in fact the last 2 grads I helped are right here in SZ with me now, happily teaching along side me in the same company. Global TESOL has in fact given me free levels based on all the assistance I have given people. I tell people what they should expect, NOT what they should dream about.

Glad to hear you are doing so well for yourself and your friends who have found dream jobs. I never said they didn't exist, just that I had NEVER heard of anyone having such a high paying job as a teacher in China. And I have been here more than 8 years.

Please keep your baseless accusations to yourself or I will be forced to bring your comments to the attention of Global TESOL.

HI David....

NO NO NO NO NO!!!!

Don't mail it to Hong Kong!!!!

I meant if you come to China first on a tourist visa, you will have to mail it back to your home country (NZ) to have a proper Z visa processed. You USED to be able to do it in Hong Kong, but for many cities that is no longer an option.

By FAR the best way to get a work visa is to do it BEFORE coming to China. Otherwise you may have no choice but to return all the way to NZ to convert it!