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I doubt you will find a 10k place in Taipei. Even in Xindian, 10k will either get uyou a very old place, or a more modern one but pretty small. They have bunches for 8 k up in my area -lots of tech companies, lots of singel workers- with own bathroom/shower, full TV/cable/Internet setup, laundry facilities. That would be the minimum.
60k is tight but yes, remember there is also National helath Insurance to pay -after the fourth month. Housing then 10 to 15k - 15k gives you a bit more leeway. Where is the school located if I may ask?
[/quote] Yeah. 15K would be better. Maybe, I could negotiate an extra 5000 for my housing allowance. However, I’d still have to figure out how to cover the security deposit. Where is your area?
My school is in Da’an. I figure I won’t be able to live close to the school. I don’t mind if the place is small, as long as I have a window (or two) and it doesn’t look at a wall. I’d really like to have my own bathroom and a kitchen/kitchenette.
What do you mean by NHI after the fourth month?
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You can explain the situation regarding the 18% to your prospective employer.
[/quote] That’s a good idea. [quote=“Lee_Kohl, post:5, topic:158581”]
You want to pay off your debts as fast as possible, right?
[/quote] Yeah. I also want to be able to save some money; I don’t have any retirement money because I’ve been putting all of my income toward my debt (after living costs.)
I really want to go to Taiwan, but I just don’t want to make myself crazy over every single penny I spend and live in a closet. Right now, I’m torn because I want to go to Taiwan but I wonder if I’m better off teaching in Japan or getting a job in the US.
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Newbies on scooters…nope.
[/quote] I’m not too sure about scooters, after seeing a guy wreck his scooter in the middle of an intersection.