TSMC (2330) has recently announced job openings for "Technician/Engineering Technician (Language Specialists)" aimed at liberal arts graduates. After a training period of two years, successful candidates will be posted overseas. The reported salary is 32,000 TWD for day shifts and 43,000 TWD for night shifts, which has raised concerns among many netizens regarding the feasibility of living on this income in countries with high living costs.

The position is open to candidates from any major, requiring only a high school diploma or higher along with a B1 level in German or a TOEIC score of at least 660 in English. No prior experience is required, though relevant experience is preferred. Other necessary skills include attention to detail, teamwork, self-learning capabilities, and basic Office software skills.

Although the job listings indicate Taiwan as the work location, new hires must complete 1 to 2 years of designated training before being assigned to overseas facilities for at least two years. Besides the base salary, employees are eligible for bonuses and additional foreign language training bonuses, with the expected annual salary reaching over 750,000 TWD.

The news has sparked significant discussions online, with some netizens commenting on the inadequacy of the salary for overseas assignments while recommending researching local living expenses beforehand.