HI Silverboy I have seen your posts for years and years. I guess you taught in China before and now you are elsewhere. I do not know but guess you have a bachelor's degree and an ESL credential. I also think you enjoy ESL. I think you are right that ESL in China counts for little in countries where they have professional English teachers with Masters and PhDs in English. It is quite competitive there. The idea of adventure is what draws people to try China. I understand your message.