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ABC English putting the story straight

 
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Dosveracruz



Joined: 26 May 2006
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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:00 pm    Post subject: ABC English putting the story straight Reply with quote

ABC Poza Rica is an up front professional Language school. I work there, I live here in Poza Rica, sure it isn't Cancun. The people are wonderful, it is safe, hot and humid it is for sure. People who put down ABC and Poza Rica and doing so for a reason usually because they have been fired for whatever reason ( drugs, drink problems, unprofessional conduct,etc..) Sour grapes rights a bell, or are you working on your own agenda..... " cloak and dagger". Pixie 8.

Work visas are done
Accomadation is given
Wages are paid.
Contracts are signed.

Teachers have been fired for good reasons and teachers have stayed for good reasons also.
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PlayadelSoul



Joined: 29 Jun 2005
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Location: Playa del Carmen

PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2006 11:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oooh, the last time we had one of these type posts, we were rewarded with cwc. Could we be so lucky, again?
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cwc



Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 1:25 am    Post subject: wrong again Reply with quote

I came out in defense of my school as anybody should. Idea
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Dosveracruz



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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:17 pm    Post subject: Bleeding hearts need not apply Reply with quote

It is so easy to make this forum a moan and whing line. We make life positive or negative for ourselves. Open minds,clear heads should rule the day. I am glad I came to mexico and it has been a rewarding experience. I had my ups and downs along the way I worked in hell holes and great schools ( all part of the journey). When it comes down to it I made it what it is. As the song says "No regrets no tears goodbye" This is for the negative and bitter out there "move on". It is so easy to blame everybody else but you know you made it what it is, like it or not
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Dosveracruz



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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CWC thanks for the reply, keep trucking Wink
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ls650



Joined: 10 May 2003
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Location: British Columbia

PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps the best advice might be to do your research carefully before going to a new school.
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PlayadelSoul



Joined: 29 Jun 2005
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Location: Playa del Carmen

PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ls650 wrote:
Perhaps the best advice might be to do your research carefully before going to a new school.


To further that great advice: Don't rely solely on postings to an ESL forum as your research. A director or academic coordinator can make the worst hellhole sound like paradise. To some of them, every disgruntled ex-employee was a drunk, and deserved to be fired.
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reddevil79



Joined: 19 Jul 2004
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Location: Neither here nor there

PostPosted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:04 pm    Post subject: Damaging Posts Reply with quote

Yes, I would echo that too. It�s a very good idea to visit a school before agreeing to any kind of commitment, but I guess that�s not always possible. We always invite any interested teachers to come and visit our school, sit in on lessons and speak to the other teachers. It lets us have a look at them too as it�s a two way process.

It�s frustrating when other members post bitter, false and potentially damaging accusations about other schools. Who do you believe? That�s the disadvantage with some forums I guess
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PlayadelSoul



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Location: Playa del Carmen

PostPosted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I realize it might make my life a little more difficult, but I refuse to hire someone unless I have me them in person. The only exception to that rule is if they are transferring from another one of our branches and has the 5-star designation of the director/AC.
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snorklequeen



Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 188
Location: Houston, Texas, USA

PostPosted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:43 pm    Post subject: Teacher applicants Reply with quote

Playadelsoul and others, what are some of the things that turn you off about a teacher applicant? (1) with in-person interviews, (2) with resumes

what are the things you look for in a prospective teacher when serious about hiring?

perhaps this will be helpful to many who will be looking for jobs in the near future in Mexico

tks, Queenie
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ls650



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:32 pm    Post subject: