> Looking at all of these posts. I felt like a Judge trying to decipher
> what was true and what was exaggerated. I'm a teacher (Seoul, korea).
> In my honest opinion: The problem with all this is that teachers I
> talk to complains about the same thing, they think they're smarter
> than their director/boss and can fool people. I think they're wrong.
> Bullies make life miserable for everyone, including themselves. I
> personally have never had a problem with any korean employer. I agree
> with, good jobs/bad jobs everywhere. I sincerely hope this changes in
> the future and only happy teachers remain in their jobs.

> Idi
> Happy to be here!

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Idi, Man --

Of course, with ANY open forum, you are bound to encounter the good, the bad, and the ugly of society ... in this case foreign society. But, while you are busy critiquing societal differences, you must bear in mind that living and working overseas -- in most cases for the very first time -- one's reactions are usually dictated by factors of upbringing, experience, and the acceptance-rejection mechanism as experienced (utilized) in his/her own country. To make a long story mercifully short, my friend, you must give a little extra leeway to your western visitor ... NOT that he/she is a privileged character, but because that person's social background requires just a tad more attention (if not consideration) if all is to function well. Now, once all due care has been sincerely rendered, and the individual still turns out to be a whining, counter-productive, non-respectful brat, then it's time to deal with the situation in another, not-so-courteous manner.. PROVIDED THERE HAS BEEN ADVANCED WARNING THAT SEVERE CONSEQUENCES WILL ENSUE (including, perhaps, forfeiture of travel reimbursement) AS A RESULT OF SUCH BEHAVIOR. It should rightfully be the job of the agency or school to present this to any and all candidates, FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN WRITING, before job offers are made and contracts are signed. RESULT (hopefully): Fewer whiners and playboys, and a better feeling of cooperation on the part of Orientals toward their "foreign specialists."

Just a thought.