Hey everybody! I am from Russia. I have an experience in Oil and Gas industry for more then 7 years. Now I am in Taiwan for almost 3 months, followed my bf (he is not Taiwanese) I started learning Mandarin, but it’s pretty far away, when I am able to speak fluently. So is there any chance for me to get job in Taiwan? I can’t even be an English teacher, as I am not a native speaker (in spite of I have a diploma of English Teacher). I’ve searched on tealit and on forumosa, and sent out about 100 of copies of my CV. No result so far. 
So, I would appriciate any help or advise, 'coz I am almost desperate.
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Whats keeping you in Taiwan? Perhaps you and your boyfriend should consider moving to Dubai with your experience. What skills did you gain in the Oil and Gas industry? Are they transferrable?
I would say also, that working for a European Energy company that is negotiating with Gazprom would really make use of your Russian skills and your experience. I would say that most European Energy companies would have some sort of relationship with Gazprom given that they have a virtual monopoly.
I’d say you are in the wrong country. You need to be in Malaysia/Indonesia or somewhere in the Middle East.
Otherwise, try your hand in business/import/export or visit Mr. He’s Entrepreneur Club (thread in Business & Money) and meet other independent business people who use their unique skills, knowledge, experience to build something for themselves in Taiwan.
Russian Vodka might be a good thing as high end vodka is becoming quite fashionable in the pubs and lounges here. Go talk to the owners of the Russian restaurant Salt & Pepper on Dunhua S. Rd and see if they could use your skills.
Good luck!
Teaching Russian field is already filled with Russian teachers with Masters and PhD degrees from Moscow and St Petersburg, and I should say this field is quite narrow, as Taiwanese prefer to learn English.
Dubai, as well as other Arabian countries, is a good thing, but for single men or married couples. As it’s a muslim country and their legislation is not friendly to women. Before going there you need find job first, and then move there having your visa and accomodation all prepared by your company. Life there is expensive and tough, so you need a really good contract. :s
Importing Vodka - yes, that’s what I want to do now, as seems that I am not getting any office job. Russia is no well known at local market, but is in fashion in Europe. Thanks for the contacts! So if anyone needs some Vodka, for party or just to try, I have some and more coming from Moscow and StPetersburg.