BawaBoy Posted April 11, 2017 at 11:06 AM Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 at 11:06 AM Hello again, I'm just negotiating a contract with a company in Beijing. I'm outside of China at the moment, and the company will pay for my airfare and health insurance, plus a monthly allowance with my salary. The pay and conditions seem quite good. The only thing is that the contract they sent me is only for a year. Is that normal? I'm assuming it would be easy to renew before the end of the first year, but I don't want to be in limbo after that. Should I ask them to extend the contract to two or even three years before I sign my life away? What are the downsides to accepting a one year contract? Any suggestions would be appreciated, as always! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted April 11, 2017 at 12:17 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 at 12:17 PM Don't forget that a one-year contract will also allow you to see how you like the job and your living conditions. Personally, I would be reluctant to promise to live anywhere or do anything for three years sight unseen. That would take a huge amount of faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted April 11, 2017 at 01:10 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 at 01:10 PM I agree with abcdefg, one year could seem like an eternity if you end up not liking the job. Accommodation, workmates, weather or a multitude of other things could make it a struggle to carry on with the job. After a year and you have no problems then sign up for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eion_padraig Posted April 11, 2017 at 01:17 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 at 01:17 PM Although multiple year visas are now available, they don't seem to be that frequent in my field of work even when the standard is a two year contract. I could see a company limiting an initial contract to a year because they can only get you a one year visa to start. What field do you work in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawaBoy Posted April 11, 2017 at 10:29 PM Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 at 10:29 PM Alrighty, thanks for the feedback. The job is a project consultant for an education company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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