Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Teaching jobs that pay by the hour are usually quite lucrative. If you have recognised
ELT qualifications, such as TEFL and/or experience, teaching can be a rewarding and
profitable way to earn a living in Běijīng. International schools offer salaries in the region
of ¥6000 to ¥10,000 per month to qualified teachers, with accommodation often provided.
More basic (and plentiful) teaching positions will offer upwards of around ¥100 per hour.
Schools regularly advertise in Expat magazines, such as
TheBeijinger;
you can visit its
www.teachabroad.com
.
You could also try approaching organisations such as the
British
beyond.
There are also opportunities in translation, freelance writing, editing, proofreading, the
hotel industry, acting, modelling, photography, bar work, sales and marketing, and bey-
ond. Most people find jobs in Běijīng through word of mouth, so networking is the key.
Doing Business
Difficulties for foreigners attempting to do business have eased up, but the China work
environment can still be frustrating. Renting properties, getting licences, hiring employees
and paying taxes can generate mind-boggling quantities of red tape. Many foreign busi-
nesspeople who have worked in China say that success is usually the result of dogged per-
sistence and finding cooperative officials.
If you are considering doing business in China, plenty of preliminary research is recom-
mended. In particular, talk to other foreigners who are already working here. Alternat-
ively, approach a firm of business consultants for advice, or approach one of the following
Běijīng business associations:
8519
8525
8526 1820;
www.ccbc.com
;
Suite 11A16, Tower A, Hanwei Plaza, 7 Guanghua Road, Cháoyáng)
