For those of you considering China, beware of who you work for. A lot of schools couldn't operate during the Shanghai lockdown and the staff just didn't get paid. Also, start-up costs can be prohibitive with airfares being what they are. Not saying it's a bad idea. Just don't get too tempted by high salaries because things might not materialize and it can take a few months to break even.
I won't disagree that such a wage is an embarrassment--and a job I would never recommend, but you can certainly "survive" on $1600 a month, assuming they provide housing (which is a fair assumption). Take out deductions plus $200 for utilities, that leaves $40 a day. Unless you're drinking a lot and eating out all the time, that is survivable.
For sure, that is why it is better to wait till some of this covid nonsense settles down. I have said that repeatedly.
The Covid nonsense isn't going to settle down in China until all of the elderly antivaxxers have died off.
It's actually even nuttier than this. In 2007 I made 2.2 as a n00b. 2.2 was 2361 USD. 2361 2007 dollars is $3281 currently. $3281 USD is about 4.3 mil in won. 2.2 in 2007 is very close to half what it is now.
What's the likelihood that China will want all foreign teachers to be vaccinated? Is that something that could possibly become a requirement for anyone who wants to move there?
It's more likely that vaccine mandates will be for everyone. They started in Beijing a few days ago.
2.7. I still felt pretty good as total pay was still low to mid 3s averaged out with bonses, rural allowance, extra teaching classes, etc.
But only theirs. Western vaccines not recognized.
A young person with student loans to pay off and or other debts to pay back home, you most certainly cannot. This pay will let you get by with a little more if you spend most of the money in Korea and have little to no savings nor have to send any or much money home. Also, don't count on severance at the end because most employers no longer pay the flight home. So, a 2.1 million severance, you will give away 1.5 million or more to pay the flight home. Before you use to pocket that extra money. Plus it is also taxed. So, you may get 2 or 3 hundred thousand won left over for that.
Take over my job. Won dropped. Can’t afford to stay (Seoul)compensation: 2.2employment type: full-timejob title: English TeacherIt is with a sad heart that I must leave my job and life here in Seoul. I came here to live the Hallyu dream, only to find a stagnant life where prices have risen so much, while the won has dropped off of a cliff in value. I can no longer afford to live here, so I am breaking contract and seeking to find someone else. I am tired of skipping meals to get by. My school is good, and are kind souls, but can not afford to pay more. I am helping them find a new teacher.The job is at a school in central Seoul. Pay is 2.2 per month, but as my cost of living have substantially increased this past year or two, you will likely need to supplement with side jobs to stay afloat. You will teach 25-30 hours per week, between about 8:30am and 6pm. 1BR efficiency apartment provided, but utilities are not paid (and have become quiet expensive). Pretty standard deal. You must stay at the school when not teaching during working hours, but are allowed away for lunch.If you are American or British (no other countries will likely be hired, as the program already employs people of other countries) please msg me. You will need a BA/BS and a TEFL certification. You need to be eligible for an E-2 visa. You MUST have at least 2 years of experience. They only want to hire people in-country (although so many people seem to be leaving Korea due to the same reasons I have encountered, I think they will have to change this).
Posted by a hangook supporter on craiglist today
Posted by a Hangook supporter, or posted by Hangook. That things reads as totally fake. Basically, it's a great school but you won't be able to survive is the vibe of that posting. I liked the Hallyu dream touch. Way too suspect. That person is clearly trying to scare people off rather than find a replacement.
If you're a rich kid who just wants an experience and you're living off daddy dollars, then fair enough, but then why not choose Thailand?