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[pillbiily]

I'm an ESL teacher with experience in Asia, but have never been to China. I've been offered a university position for 5000(+500 for "food") in Wuxi.
First, is this enough/standard? Can one teach private lessons for extra?
Anything about Wuxi and the expat scene would be helpful. THX

[liveuk]

Wuxi is beautiful city and for sure you will feel confortable, safe and convenient. 5000 rmb per month seems lower if the teaching job is a full time position.

[pillbiily]

Yeah, the position is 18 hrs a week. Can I teach privately to make more?
Thanks for your response.

[jennwfinch]

Yeah, the position is 18 hrs a week. Can I teach privately to make more?
Thanks for your response.

yes if you can find a private place to teach. which university will you work for, Jiangnan University? It's a good university.

[pillbiily]

Yes; it is Lambton; I believe it's the same, yeah? The housing is very good; but I'm really worried about the 5000RMB. How can I live?

[jennwfinch]

It's enough for a non-luxurious life style. Food expense is about 2000 rmb per month. If your housing and medical insurance are covered by the college, it should be fine.

[pillbiily]

Thanks; consideriing it; but I do need to make some saving money. Perhaps Taiwan....

[alexss]

Thanks; consideriing it; but I do need to make some saving money. Perhaps Taiwan....

select wherever you get more pay

[Guest]

Well; I was offered more money at other places but I'm going to Jiangnan.
I got them up to 6500-better. They pay airfare both ways for a 1 semester contract and the apt is nice.
Hope to meet some of you there in Feb!
Jim Maupin