I think many new teachers can be very naive about working overseas, even experienced troopers like Ellis can get caught out by a less than honest employer.

I also believe that most readers can distinguish between a post like his one and one by a snot-nosed whiner who doesn't like the fact his boss can't speak English, or the buttons on his washing machine are labeled in Korean.

People need to be warned of the possible problems in finding a job via internet, but it would also be nice for people to share their good experiences too.

Which of course some people do.