If you’re going to do business here, or progress careerwise, it helps to know people. Does anybody have any opinions about the usefulness of any of the various organisations that exist in Taiwan?
I’m thinking of the American Institute, British Chamber of Trade, European Chamber, Oriented, and (of course) dear old Forumosa as examples. Any others? Any to avoid? Any recommendations?
Rotary International
AmCham…
Amcham is NT$10,000 per year if you are below 35.
ECCT is more pricey, and there are fewer foreigners there.
However, I have heard that the junior program for amcham has been a failure so far.
[quote=“Mr He”]Amcham is NT$10,000 per year if you are below 35.
ECCT is more pricey, and there are fewer foreigners there.
However, I have heard that the junior program for amcham has been a failure so far.[/quote]
Wonder what they charge for old farts like me?
Kenneth
Ypu are looking at NT$40.000 plus additionals.
Is it worth the money?
Personal observations have shown that most of the people attending meetings are headhunters looking for clients (not for job seekers!), or lawyers looking for clients.
If you are active, some foreign bigwig may take a liking and employ you to wask the toilets on a local package 