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jeanming
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Joined: Aug 08, 2009
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Aug 08, 2009 - 08:47 AM |
 
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Hello everyone,
Really glad I found this place which seems to be filled with amazing people.
I am currently a freelance web designer/graphic designer/video production speciaist based in New York City, and as you may have aready know, the economy is suffering and so is the media industry. There are a few loca interviews, but nothing too exciting. And now I am activily looking for new opportunities in China.
So I am wondering what your job searching experiences are like. Is it possible to apply for a job while you're still in the US? How did you rise the company's interest?
Any leads are greaty appreciated! Thanks in advance |
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theexpat
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Joined: Aug 05, 2009
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Aug 08, 2009 - 11:55 AM |
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Nooyawker eh? The local salary is about 200-300K range, that is if u get ur US company to send u over here, expect more than half of ur US salary to be cut. Remember, Shanghai is no longer considered a hardship post anymore. Or, u can become an ESL/EFL teacher, making 5000RMB a month(maybe 8000), plus a roundtrip ticket yearly, like many of the shanghaiexpats here  |
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jeanming
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Aug 09, 2009 - 12:20 AM |
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Thank you , theexpat, for your suggestions. I'm planning on a visit sometime in the next two months. Would it be better for me to search for opportunities once I'm there, or vice versa? |
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Renovator
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Joined: Apr 18, 2007
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Location: Century Park & MA,USA
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Aug 09, 2009 - 04:41 AM |
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To make the 200-300k per annum range (rmb not USD) stated above, you need the opportunity developed and offered to you in the US. We developed our web designer/graphic designer/video production team in Shanghai and the average department monthly wages are in the rmb 4000 range and we get top local certified and experienced talent at that rate. |
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wizard_of_oz
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Joined: May 28, 2008
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Location: Zhongshan Park
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Aug 09, 2009 - 08:19 AM |
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Theexpat,
I would suggest you can do MUCH better than 5000 RMB per month teaching ESL - I got 7000 RMB per month last year PLUS housing allowance in Hefei .
I am doing significantly better here in Shanghai financially.
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theexpat
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Joined: Aug 05, 2009
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Aug 09, 2009 - 01:18 PM |
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sorry wiz, i aint no stinking esl teacher 
so how much is "significantly better"? |
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8lrr8
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Joined: Oct 14, 2004
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Aug 09, 2009 - 03:32 PM |
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the cost of living in hefei is what, maybe 2x lower than SH? |
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LifeMage
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Joined: Sep 30, 2005
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Location: In the world...... but not of it.
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Aug 09, 2009 - 03:37 PM |
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| sorry wiz, i aint no stinking esl teacher :wink |
Not YET! but you will be....YOU WILL BE! Muahahahaha!  |
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