Topic: news Workplace Face Off: Chinese vs. Foreign Employees

That Chinese teachers earn less than you for doing more work is a bunch of bravo sierra. I got fed the same line as you by Chinese teachers who told me, "We poor little Chinese teachers earn so little compared to you." Then the next day I saw them drive onto campus in a new car. How does that happen? What they did not tell you was the bonuses they get for test scores, the contributions to their pension plans by the government, full summer pay, and here's the kicker- all the Chinese students they teach at home for 100 yuan per student per hour! This is how my ex-girlfriend bought her house. Thirteen students in a one hour class- you do the the math. Private summer school easily doubles their school salary. I have talked to Chinese teachers, and I talked to the head teacher trainer I once knew, and my 5,000 yuan salary per month was the median for teachers in that town. Mind you this was without the side jobs (grey income), teachers do at home. Don't feel so sorry for them next time. I have seen Chinese teachers in action during class regurgitating the whole book verbally, it's not as hard as you think.