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Q: how much do i need to live in shanghai until i find a job?
Lets say 3 months...so far i have been able to save 40k, next month would be 50k. Im not native english speaker, and i have a BA in chinese literature. I do speak chinese and english along with german and my mothertongue.., would it be hard to find a job in shanghai?
11 years 43 weeks ago in Business & Jobs - China
What's your visa situation? From what you've said, there's a very real chance you'll need to include the cost of a visa run to Hong Kong in your budget.
50k (I assume you mean RMB) should be plenty to survive in Shanghai for several months. Of course, it all depends on your spending habits.
As far as finding a job goes, that is a completely different story. If you are looking to do English teaching, it will be possible, but your pay will probably be lower than a native English speaker even if you speak Chinese fluently.
If you want another type of job, it will heavily depend on the type of unique skills you bring to the table and how good you are at networking and making the needed connections in your chosen industry.
their are places looking for german speaakers it might not be in shanghai but thier are compaines hiring
You are better off if you can manage to get a few job interviews before relocate yourself to Shanghai. I takes time to find a job, and the last thing you need is having you visa expired before you land on a job. try look on the Chinese job site for local job offers if you can read Chinese.... Chinahr.com or 51jobs.com
jojocowl:
oh...as for living expenses in Shanghai, around 3000rmb or less if your rent is less than 1500rmb....food, phone bill and transportation 1500
What's your visa situation? From what you've said, there's a very real chance you'll need to include the cost of a visa run to Hong Kong in your budget.
for 3 month u need at least 9000 Yuan for place to sleep and to eat,,,ofcours it can less it can more its up to u till find work and then u can spent as u want,,,good luck
