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[Bogazicibaby]

Just wanted to add my wishes for Merry Christmas. We have 12 days of it and its not over till the 6th eh?
This is my third year in Turkey and its the first time that any of my packages have actually arrived on time.
My school let me make up 8 hours ahead of time - those classes end this Wednesday and I can make up 3 hours in the next week- those classes don't end for another few weeks. So- I ended up with a 4 day holiday, which was really nice.
Every year gets a little bit better- but like many of you- I really miss the big familly events at home!
Take care and hope everyone has a happy new year!

[ghost]

This language school in Central Anatolia catering to two Universities, situation was as follows:

Christmas day off for the foreign staff, with makeup classes before and after Christmas day, so we worked the same number of hours for the week.

Presents were bought for the three foreign teachers who also bought for the same people.

In February there should be one week to 10 days off. Some of the staff will be resigning then and seeking greener/more congenial pastures.

If you like working with easy going University students this is the post for you.

[scot47]

"some of the staff will be resigning"

Ghost always writes about himself in the third person. Maybe he is going ?

Maybe he is going to take up that "catering opportunity" (selling hot dogs and ice cream ?)

[ghost]

Maybe - but I am not 56 years old and cynical to boot...

How much energy do you have as someone well past the half century closer to 60?

Just a question - no ageism meant...

[FGT]

If you're not being ageist, why mention age at all? Is it relevant? Nobody has mentioned your age (have they?) so why raise the topic unless you want to make an issue of it?

[scot47]

He has raised it because he subscribes to the nonsensical modern idea that Youth is something positive.

Sensible people know that there is a premium on age and wisdom, but then who would accuse ghost of being sensible ?

I will continue my battle against Youthism, Ageism and all other Isms.

[ghost]

Quote: ' A premium on age and wisdom.' If that is the case - that is not reflected in the silly, childish comments that you have been making through this medium.

Your constant suggestions about finding other employment could well apply to you, because let's face it - most people your age are not attractive to employers in this field. Why?

1. Fresh 'young' faces are more popular in schools than old, weather beaten ones. Just go into any Language school cafeteria and you will see the young teachers surrounded by eager young students. The older teachers (those over 35-40) usually only have a few followers (if any). The followers (if any) are usually kindred, bitter spirits like the man we are talking about.

Since young teachers are more popular than older ones, and since language schools are money making businesses, it is clear that older candidates are at a vast disadvantage.

When recruiting foreign teachers for a language school in Antalya, the owner specified that he did not want anyone over 40, no matter how brilliant their qualifications.

In many Asian countries there is actually direct age discrimination posted on the job adverts. E.g. in many Taiwanese schools (International schools) they do not want anyone past 35.

So with all of the above, it would be better for the smart alec to be making some good plans for mutual funds etc....

[daveryan]

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