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waixingren · Wed 27-Jun-07, 01:10 PM

I only know about Shanmu in Shenzhen. I haven't worked for them, but I did consider them. The foreign boss in Shenzhen is quite nice and seemed fairly honest. The pay was pretty good but didn't include an apartment. It also didn't include a Z visa. I was told I could easily get an F in Hong Kong. I had to explain the rules of visas for Americans and said I had to have a working visa to work anywhere. (I wasn't too concerned, I know enough people to help with such things). The last part that put me off on working there was the teaching methodology. I suppose it works for their teachers and students, but it certainly wasn't something that would suit my tastes.

I'd say that anyone who wants a job in Shenzhen should take a look, but be completely sure you know everything about the school. Like everything in China, things change.

Wed 27-Jun-07, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
waixingren Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 58	Re: Be ware of Shanmu training school in Jinan I only know about Shanmu in Shenzhen. I haven't worked for them, but I did consider them. The foreign boss in Shenzhen is quite nice and seemed fairly honest. The pay was pretty good but didn't include an apartment. It also didn't include a Z visa. I was told I could easily get an F in Hong Kong. I had to explain the rules of visas for Americans and said I had to have a working visa to work anywhere. (I wasn't too concerned, I know enough people to help with such things). The last part that put me off on working there was the teaching methodology. I suppose it works for their teachers and students, but it certainly wasn't something that would suit my tastes. I'd say that anyone who wants a job in Shenzhen should take a look, but be completely sure you know everything about the school. Like everything in China, things change.