Teaching mainly kids

[con's fly is open]

Liaoning: my school wants a second FT to handle demand for more classes than I can teach alone. Honest admin, wicked cook, smallish town but on a major rail route w/ access to Shenyang and Dalian; Anshan a reasonable drive away.

4000Y per month plus room (w/ BR, western ca and "humble" shower unit) and board (did I mention the wicked cook?)
Return airfare reimbursed upon completion of contract
1000Y travel allowance
The usual holidays
Primary say in class content and textbook selection
Drinking encouraged

Get this: MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE IS 15 students

I'll probably sign up for a second tour.

[con's fly is open]

Well, that took, what, 6 hours?
The job is filled. There's a Canadian who should be here in about a month, but in 2 days an Australian is showing up from his first disastrous posting somewhere in the Harbin area. Given the classic Chinese shafting he got (you all know the routine, it's a cliche by now), I expect he'll sign.
The school wants more foreigners, but I'll reactivate this job posting when we've put the neural implants into these two and made them change their wills.

[con's fly is open]

Okay, surly Canadian FT assimilated, lecherous Australian FT in shallow grave. And now an opening again for mid-October at the latest:

The gig is the same as above. I need someone to take over my classes (and my students- MINE!!!). I will, of course, hate you for replacing me in their hearts, but nonetheless will show you the ropes, and advise you on how to avoid my mistakes. Chris, the other FT, is a good guy, Lynn the vice-principal, sets a tough standard but is a wonderful person, and Mr. Zhou, the headmaster, is the Chinese George Jefferson ("Weeezaaay!"), funny, a little nuts, and considerate of his FT's to the point of annoying.

After I go home, I'll come back to the school for a while, but the gig and the classes (and the students ) will still be yours.

This is the perfect starting gig for China. The kids are well-mannered and motivated, the school backs you up when parents get bitchy, and prices in Dashiqiao are among the lowest in China. The school will push you to improve your teaching as you go, but are patient and realistic about it- if you have some training, you'll be fine.

If you don't love kids, piss off and work somewhere else.

[con's fly is open]

Looks like we got someone. Lucky him.

[con's fly is open]

UPDATE: Time to rope another laowai, possibly two. Take what I said last year, add that there are 3 FTs here presently, and that we have some social connections in Dalian, so the big city trips are a more attractive proposition.

So put the word out, all.

[hankuh]

15 students in a class? Stunned on this end.........

[con's fly is open]

hankuh said:

15 students in a class? Stunned on this end.........

Correction: 13 or less... or much less (i.e. 5-6!)
Read 'em and weep.

A downside, though: no moonlighting. Not in town, anyway.

[con's fly is open]

connell said:

hankuh said:

15 students in a class? Stunned on this end.........

Correction: 13 or less... or much less (i.e. 5-6!)
Read 'em and weep.

A downside, though: no moonlighting. Not in town, anyway.

Clarification: 5 different classes. Number of students: 5, 6, 6, 7 and 11. And you have a translator!
As far as I'm concerned, that's out-and-out cheating. If you know anyone looking for a slower-paced year, let me know.

[George61]

Very tempting! But Liaoning??.....NEVER!

[con's fly is open]

I understand completely, George: people here are required to wear pants.

[George61]

George: people here are required to wear pants.

Yeah, several bloody layers of them!!

[con's fly is open]

A typical Dan: all macho about the heat, but show them a snowflake and they scream like little girls.

[Raoul Duke]

No, it isn't the weather. George is not that far away, in the neighboring province of Shandong.

It's just all those warrants out for him in Liaoning...

[George61]

I'm as far North as I want to get, thank you. Cheap shots at my expense will not wash!

[Mr Nobody]

Water should not become solid at any time of the year, outside of a drink.

[George61]

Perzakkly, Mr. N. It goes against the natural law of things.

[con's fly is open]

Poop, into page 2.

Folks, put the word out: 2 or 3 laid-back laowai wanted. Bitchin' gig.

[woza17]

Forum members

I am going to visit the lovely Con and the lovely Mandi this weekend. Con has graciously accepted my demand for an invite.
I will report back to the forum and give an unbiased view.

Cheers Woza

[con's fly is open]

woza17 said:

Forum members

I am going to visit the lovely Con and the lovely Mandi this weekend. Con has graciously accepted my demand for an invite.
I will report back to the forum and give an unbiased view.

Cheers Woza

Now I have to clean! And close down the "factory class" for a week.

Oh, the organ donor interruption! Western people will die for lack of barely-used livers and kidneys. Their blood is on your hands, Woza.

[woza17]

Con you never mentioned that I could get new kidneys and a liver. Don't try and palm me off with some old government official's organ though. While I am up there
I promise not to clean if you do.

[Newbs]

Con, if you're into liver transplants you could do a rip roaring trade























with all of us here at the saloon.

[con's fly is open]

Unfortunately, the kids have been doing their homework and behaving in class. But the weather's getting hot, and they're prone to being naughty...

Put your orders in now, people: I expect a bumper crop come July.

[con's fly is open]

Hijacked my own thread.

Good Jobs!
see page 1

[Jollyjunklass]

Have fun Woza,

It's about time you venture into the social scene, girl. Maybe you can get some excitement happening. Have great fun

[woza17]

Cheers Millana,
Now I have asked you before, tell me have you accepted a job yet? I am going for a job interview with one of the dreaded language mills Talenty education. I have done a bit of research and talked to a teacher who works there part -time.
Cheers Woza