I knew when I agreed to take the job in Longgang, Shenzhen, Guongdong, China I was taking a risk. Red Flags had arisen early. Supposedly hired in early June of 2013, I heard nothing on the paperwork I needed to obtain my Visa. I finally contacted the "Managing Director" in early July and was told that the Chinese Government was moving slowly. I waited. At the end of July I was asked to come obtain an F Visa instead of continuing to wait on a Z Visa (Proper work Visa). I was told they would get the proper Z visa for me once I arrived.
Knowing I was taking a risk, I went ahead and obtained the Visa and flew to Shenzhen. Eight months later (today) I quit. I came to China to see how it compared to other places I had been and to experience more directly the culture. Now I am left wondering " Are all English Language Centers run the same as this one? Are all untrustworthy?" The only way I will discover the answer is to find work elsewhere in this twin metropolis area. I will start looking on Monday.
Meanwhile, the center I just left sent me a threatening letter. Should I be worried? Should I take them serious? A center they brought me illegally to work in China is going to take me to court? I don't know.
Many end up in these situations blindly. I have no such excuse. I knew I was taking a risk. I am prone to trust someone until they prove they can't be trusted. That is my personality. Maybe this is just one bad apple. I hope it is but am afraid it isn't.
My F Visa expires August 9. If I can find sufficient work, I will stay until then. If I can find an honest employer, I may stay longer with a proper Z Visa. That assumes that I am not tossed out earlier by the government.
Time will tell.
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Sofia I knew I was taking a risk. I often do things that I advise others against :) The post was to bring awareness to others. Not everyone can afford to take such a risk - their personalities would not do well with the stress. For me it's like water off a duck's back.
Ah_TK Thanks. I came to see how China compared to other places and to experience more directly what I just glimpsed from afar while working and living in Hong Kong. Now I will look for another job here (or jobs) to pay the bills and explore the area. If I don't find it here, then I'll look elsewhere.
There is always a silver lining in every cloud. I have met some wonderful people here also and made new friends.
Mickey Thanks and I am aware of the problems that would face the center should they cause problems. I have been told they have decided to "Let sleeping dogs lie".