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Q: How much would you ask for?
Alright, so I work for a company that sends Chinese students to American middle and high schools. However I have basically just been a teacher for them working at public schools, a salary of 9 to 12k a month. However they want me to move to a new city and take on a "manager" role, involving recruiting new schools in America that will accept their students, recruit foreign teachers, train foreign teachers and set up a summer camp program. (All of these I feel like would make them a substantial amount of money) So considering my previous salary, the new "manager" responsibilities, what would you ask for for salary?
Cheers
10 years 35 weeks ago in Business & Jobs - China
Ask for a 50% raise. What you are making added on to half more. So probably around 15k to 18k.
I would say over 20k a month for the amount of work you will have to do . Try to sign up a short contract and then you can decide what you are worth to them
Unless you are a professional in that industry, it is doubtful any reputable school will take you seriously. More than likely you are a first point of contact, a foreigner, to make your company look reputable.
If you are a qualified professional, you should be looking at being based in America, at American rates, plus travel expenses. If you're just a token foreigner, then Chinese teachers rates. Most western schools will hire their own people to do all the legal work; they will not trust Chinese schools. Your job will be very minimal.
xxxcdbxxx:
I'm not a professional at recruiting schools, however I have an Accounting degree. Many friends in public and private schools, so I would use my connections and the company just wants me to find schools that would cooperate with them.
Traveler:
If you're serious it, stay away from friends and connections if you want to keep them. It is highly likely the Chinese will do something to upset them severely, such as cheating them.
I believe community colleges in America are up for this type of thing, so they may be a target group for you. Also bear that if anything goes wrong, it is your reputation on the line, and it could lead to problems for you in America.
It might sound like a high flying international trading position, but ask yourself why the organisation haven't hired a professional. They will probably expect you to do it for no extra money, and continue teaching normal hours. They will also have a scapegoat if something goes wrong.
If you are serious, I would suggest trying to find a professional organisation in America that specialises in these sorts of things, use them to assist you finding schools and learn from them.
Put absolutely no trust whatsoever in any Chinese organisation. Watch your back at all times, and get out if things feel bad.
xxxcdbxxx:
the other part I forgot to mention is I have some side students and I make about 5k a month extra with that, that's another big part of the equation, making me want to stay here.
