| Let's put it this way: If you were shopping at a Shanghai departmental store, and decided to purchase a certain commodity which is being sold for say, RMB 50. At the cashier, are you expected to pay RMB 50, or the price of the commodity sold at your country back home? Needless to say, you pay the price of RMB 50, which is what it's been locally sold for. If the UK retail price is say, £10, will they ask you to pay £10 just because you are British? Likewise, keeping this scenario in mind, if you are offered a job in Shanghai, you will be paid a local Shanghai salary. It doesn't necessarily mean that you are British, therefore you are entitled to a higher pay (that sounds pretty snobbish). No, it does not equate to that. Your salary range will be based on your educational background, work experience and other merits. Prove to your new boss of your capabilities. What I suggest is, stick to the company you are with currently, and express your interest, if any, to relocate overseas. That way, not only will you get to stay with your company (a familiar surrounding in a new country), you will also be paid the equivalent of your local pay, or even higher if you are performing, as well as addtional perks and incentives to work abroad. Remember, performance is key. Doesn't mean you are British, Filipino, or even if you are from Timbuktu, you will be treated as a 'Little Emperor' when you work abroad. As the saying goes; ''When in Rome, do what the Romans do.'' |
Is 10,000RMB/Month a Ridiculous Offer?