It is not my first time browsing this website, but posting here.
I am working for an Aussie to source furniture and interior decoration product in mainland as a part-time. That Aussie was my old client with whom I had good cooperation when I worked in a furniture factory. Early Sep she will come and talk with me about the long-term and further cooperation.
I am wondering which way we work together is the best if I become a fulltime employee.
One of my friend working in AU said it is difficult to get salary as Aussie prefer wage. And the salary of middle class is about AUD2,000. For me, wage is not accepted. I need a stable income if I will really take this job. My fiend suggested basis salary + commissions, for example, RMB6000 / month + ?% x order amount = income of that month. But I am still not satisfied with it.
My desired way is RMB15,000 salary, that is not including all miscellaneous expenditure such as gasoline fee, mobile bill and etc. These expenditure will be on her account as well. Do you think I am asking for much? What I do is including seeking for suppliers, quality-check, price-cutting, double-check, follow-up, and etc, nearly the whole process I need to take care. What is more, my price-cutting can save $1,000 / container at least for her.
I have not had idea if she wants to set an office here. Any way, I'd love to hear ideas from experts here, esp want to know ideas from Aussie BOSS:)
Thank you!
Xiao Mai I think that you need to concentrate on what value you add to that buyer and then try to convert that across to a salary. From the looks of things you are on the right track in that regard but perhaps you need to put it down on paper. Maybe you can base it upon the work that you have already been doing for her as figures don't lie!!
A buyer overseas who does not have an office in China or at least a representative on the ground is of course at a big disadvantage. If the buyer you are talking about has the volume to justify having a full time helper here in China then you need to make sure that you don't sell yourself too cheaply but also don't get greedy.
Personally, your request for RMB15,000 plus expenses is more than reasonable, assuming of course that the product volumes are there to justify that cost. It would cost the buyer a lot more to employ someone in Australia for that purpose, especially considering travel costs.
Concentrate on the savings that you help them make by avoiding claims.
Concentrate on the fact that you can do your work more economically and perhaps more efficiently than a foreigner in your position.
Finally, concentrate on the fact that you have a proven track record with them.
Quoting from [Egernia]:Xiao Mai I think that you need to concentrate on what value you add to that buyer and then try to convert that across to a salary. From the looks of things you are on the right track in that regard but perhaps you need to put it down on paper. Maybe you can base it upon the work that you have already been doing for her as figures don't lie!!
A buyer overseas who does not have an office in China or at least a representative on the ground is of course at a big disadvantage. If the buyer you are talking about has the volume to justify having a full time helper here in China then you need to make sure that you don't sell yourself too cheaply but also don't get greedy.
Personally, your request for RMB15,000 plus expenses is more than reasonable, assuming of course that the product volumes are there to justify that cost. It would cost the buyer a lot more to employ someone in Australia for that purpose, especially considering travel costs.
Concentrate on the savings that you help them make by avoiding claims.
Concentrate on the fact that you can do your work more economically and perhaps more efficiently than a foreigner in your position.
Finally, concentrate on the fact that you have a proven track record with them.
See if you can get her to make the first offer. You never know but it might be higher than your expectations!
Quoting from [Egernia]:Xiao Mai I think that you need to concentrate on what value you add to that buyer and then try to convert that across to a salary. From the looks of things you are on the right track in that regard but perhaps you need to put it down on paper. Maybe you can base it upon the work that you have already been doing for her as figures don't lie!!
A buyer overseas who does not have an office in China or at least a representative on the ground is of course at a big disadvantage. If the buyer you are talking about has the volume to justify having a full time helper here in China then you need to make sure that you don't sell yourself too cheaply but also don't get greedy.
Personally, your request for RMB15,000 plus expenses is more than reasonable, assuming of course that the product volumes are there to justify that cost. It would cost the buyer a lot more to employ someone in Australia for that purpose, especially considering travel costs.
Concentrate on the savings that you help them make by avoiding claims.
Concentrate on the fact that you can do your work more economically and perhaps more efficiently than a foreigner in your position.
Finally, concentrate on the fact that you have a proven track record with them.
Dear sir:
You are so professional . do you mind to make friends with me.
there some things i want to ask you.
MSN:richardnbp10@hotmail.com
thanks in advance!
Ricahrd