Many agencies can talk the talk but not walk the walk. They simply disappear and are nowhere to be found after the contract is signed.

Once the agency recruited you, they keep you attached by inserting a contract clause for them “not to compete” (CNC) for your business. This makes you believe that you are stuck with them for the remainder of your time in China. They have no incentive to provide you any care or service – and they don’t.

Most overlooked and hidden clause in your contract is the “dispute settlement” clause. While the contract is performed in China why bother to have the settlement jurisdiction outside of China? The intention is clear by common practice of legal strategy. They want to make your life difficult should the need for settlement arise. All is to their advantage.