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Teaching English In China {China Shark's Thread}

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Chris:
I am interested in learning more about teaching overseas, and about life over there in general. I posted here because you have first hand knowledge of both, and the topic kinda drifted away from teaching. So I should probably create a new one once I have specific questions to ask. Until then I'll just ask questions about teaching in here. I am a little concerned about some of the horror stories I've read on the net about people being promised teaching jobs only to find out when they arrive that it's some guy running a "school" out of his apartment.

I'll take a look at Candlelove... I'm not usually one to combine "reputable" and "government" in the same sentence, but I'll see what I can find. I'm pretty much caught up on the 3 forums. Certain aspects of them are good, but a lot of the discussions are premised on having the woman leave China. I'm leaning toward the other direction, so those posts aren't entirely meaningful.

I wouldn't worry about your credibility- IMHO people always learn more from mistakes than successes. I hope things turn around for you.

Thanks,
Chris

China Shark:
Chris contact Ping at Buckland Group about teaching for them. After you look through thier site narrow your search for women around the areas Buckland contracts with. Buckland has been around for ten years and is bonded from the government so you will always get paid. Only reason I left them was because I couldn't find a school close enough to Shenzhen so I ventured out on my own. Now I work for a private boarding middle school and work at another private school with 5 branches around Shenzhen. Between the two I should bring in around 16,000 a month, hell that is good money in America. Most reputable employers will square you away with your permanent resident permit. Buckland got me mine in three weeks time. The permit is good for one year. If you have the nerve it is the adventure of a lifetime. Not sure if I really want to move back to the states. Love my job and my students, I'm making a meaningful contributions to young peoples lives. Everyday I assimilate more of the culture. Living here will guarentee success in finding a good wife. Hell, now it is really hard because there are too many beautiful to choose from. Over here you are a rock star if you are a foreigner. Went into a clothing store and I became the center of attention from all the twenty year old girls and I'm 46. Best decision I ever made in my life.
China Shark  Michael :mrgreen:

jimbert:
watch out that attention makes jerks out of guys or do you have nothing to worry about that? :P

Martin:
Michael...I am so jealous of you being there...lucky guy!  Keep the flow of information coming.

Arnold:

--- Quote from: "Martin" ---Michael...I am so jealous of you being there...lucky guy!  

Nah ... I like waiting for my Lady to come to me and I get to pick her up from the Airport , for a change . That will be another mark on the Calendar for as long as I live .
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