greenarcher Posted October 27, 2008 at 07:22 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 at 07:22 AM i hope someone can shed light on this issue. i've heard that it is illegal by law to work with a student visa, is this true? if it is, is it still possible to get an income in any way like tutoring for english perhaps? if it is legal, are there enough opportunities for foreign students who want to work part-time? let's say afternoons/evenings or weekends? plus anything i need to know about working while studying would certainly be of big help. just weighing my options. thanks in advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlaing Posted October 27, 2008 at 09:30 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 at 09:30 AM Try searching for other threads first before asking. It can be done. The money can be enough to live on and pay for tuition but will be very tiring as English teaching in China is a performance sport. Bigger cities have it. If you're worried about legality you could even ask the university your are working for to arrange classes for you. Most in demand are caucasian native english speakers. If you have one but not the other you can find work but it is more difficult and sometimes you have to negotiate hard. If you don't have white skin or a native speaker background it can be difficult finding places. Private Training centers usually pay the best. The lowest per hour rate is 100 RMB many teachers get 120-200 some even more. Good luck, SImon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenarcher Posted October 27, 2008 at 09:54 AM Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 at 09:54 AM i see. i've also heard about the preference for whites/caucasian, i guess it's really the reality in china. i was also wondering if there are other job occupations for (english-speaking) foreign students besides teaching/tutoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted October 29, 2008 at 08:52 AM Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 at 08:52 AM There are many. It just depends on what skills and qualifications you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moderntime Posted November 2, 2008 at 03:37 PM Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 at 03:37 PM I'm currently working something like three part-time jobs while I'm studying. If I had the choice I certainly would love to dedicate myself completely to studying, but for a variety of reasons I'm also working. I have one tutoring gig once a week, plus I work part-time at an office and do a lot of freelance writing. It really does depend on your own skills and interests, and if you're interested in adding solid work to your resume while . The only bad thing is that I have to be extremely disciplined and organized with your time, and if I'm not careful then I quickly become exhausted. Also, while it's true that there's a preference for Caucasians for English teaching, I'm Chinese-American and I've taught English for two years. It's just a little bit harder to find those jobs that are willing to hire you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutudekongfuzi Posted November 14, 2011 at 05:00 AM Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 at 05:00 AM I am almost in the same position as the op. I would like to attend a Master's course in Wuhan 2013, and with frugality, I will be able to save enough to pay tuition fees, airfare and rent for 2 years. However, I too would need to find enough part-time work to supplement a food+miscellaneous budget. Can I approach the University to teach English part-time? I have a Bachelor degree and TEFL but no teaching experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhouhaochen Posted November 17, 2011 at 01:23 AM Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 at 01:23 AM From what I have seen, if you can find any other job than teaching English (not so easy, I know - but possible) to make money, this will help you a lot in getting ahead in Chinese faster. If you get a job where you actually have to use Chinese (even just your beginner level skills - if thats where you are right now), then thats the jackpot. Anything you have work experience in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutudekongfuzi Posted November 18, 2011 at 02:53 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 at 02:53 AM I have a lot of work experience, but nothing that I'm sure plenty of Chinese don't have already. I was under the impression it was quite hard to find any other work than teaching English on a student visa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted November 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM I'd say if you're studying, and assuming you don't have some in-demand set of skills, you're better off expecting to teach English - it's well paid, it's easy to find, and you can pretty much pick your own hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutudekongfuzi Posted November 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM Thanks Roddy, sound advice - I'm actually really looking forward to teaching English. Will I be able to have the university arrange classes for me to teach or must I approach a private language school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted November 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM That would be a question best directed to the school. But if you make it known that you're looking for work, it'll probably come and find you - might not be in the university, one of the office admin people might have an uncle who owns a school, etc, etc. And no reason you can't go looking as well. Generally I'd avoid private schools if possible as you increase your chances of being pulled up for working on a student visa - see if you can stick to private tutoring in homes or cafes. Plus you cut out the middle man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 1, 2011 at 02:25 PM Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 at 02:25 PM As for legal... I was told by the PSB there is no such thing as legal part-time work. If it's not work provided and paid by an institution that provided you with a Z-Visa/Working Resident Permit it's not legal. They told me anyone they caught would be fined. That being said the chance of being caught is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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