Hi guys
I got a job offer in IT field (3years experience in business intelligence) with RMB15000 monthly salary before tax. I am not sure whether is it worth to relocate to Shanghai with this pay. From what I read online, cost of living is high in Shanghai compared to KL , Malaysia and my friends believe I can get this pay at home (minus tax and expected accomodation spend in Shanghai).
Should I make the move? I am in the midst of discussing the employment terms with HR, so I believe there is still not too late to turn back.
Any advice is highly appreciated. 🙏 thanks alot guys.
Worth to relocate to Shanghai for work?
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I advice that you should relocate to shanghai.beacuse of having oversea experience after three years
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Judging career moves based on money is not advised.
You should know that.
15,000 RMB / month is a Chinese manager's salary. It should be fine. You will be able to live in a new nation, and experience a different culture while being paid. However, you will need to live like a local. If you want to live like an American, for instance, you will need over double that. Compare the cost differences...
Local housing 2000 RMB/Month
Expat housing 5000 RMB/month
Chinese lunch 15 RMB
Lunch at Starbucks 65 RMB
So I must ask you... why move to another nation if you are unwilling to learn the language, the culture, and live like a local?
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I think that the salary on offer is very low with your expertise. Young ESL teachers earn more. I would negotiate a higher salary and especially since the cost of accommodation is very high in Shanghai.
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