Is 17000RMB offer enough??

tripper5

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Member since 18 May 2019

tripper5

18 May 2019 14:34:38

tripper5

18 May 2019 14:34:38

Hey everyone,

I've been offered a teaching job with a salary of 17,000 RMB a month (before tax) and am wondering am I going to be alright to live off this (I'm not someone who needs a lavish lifestyle but don't want to be struggling!). Granted I don't have any experience so I understand the reason for the low offer but is it worth trying to negotiate a higher one to cover living costs?

Some of the other threads with higher salary offers have made me quite nervous about moving to Shanghai by myself so can anyone shed some light on what I'm walking into?

Thanks

dez_luthz

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Member since 03 April 2019

Shanghai, Shanghai Shi

dez_luthz

20 May 2019 08:27:38

dez_luthz

20 May 2019 08:27:38

Shanghai, Shanghai Shi

Hello

Can't wait to hear this answer as I am directly on the same boat and due to be in Shanghai in July.

Please share your thoughts.

IulianMMM

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Member since 04 July 2019

IulianMMM

04 July 2019 08:32:34

IulianMMM

04 July 2019 08:32:34

I think its a good salary since you're not a native speaker. However you also could find other higher paid opportunities.

VANNROX

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Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROX

04 July 2019 13:12:55

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VANNROX

04 July 2019 13:12:55

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Yes. That is a good salary. You should consider yourself quite fortunate.

MattyTE

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Member since 05 April 2019

MattyTE

06 July 2019 01:46:11

MattyTE

06 July 2019 01:46:11

Wouldn't call it a great or even good salary but it is enough to cover living a comfortable lifestyle with little in the way of savings. It's about average for a teacher.