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[Taurus]

Any info on the Korean International School In Hong Kong?

[Roger]

Has come under a lot of attacks becdause it dismissed a great number of long-term teachers. Maybe I am wrong, but my impression is the school administration is acting too independently for the tastes of some (including parents).

[Ludwig]

I can only echo 'Roger'. There was a (much-publicised) dismissal of a whole bank of experienced teachers, many of whom seemed to be quite surprised at their having been 'given the boot'.

The Koreans have a certain attitude towards education - and to 'work' in general - as do the Hong Kong Chinese. To me at least, the former embedded into the latter is a recipe for a lot of hard work!

[Freddie_Unbelievable]

[Mark-O]

Fred, that's what I like about you: your unwavering, positive, optimistic voice of encouragement for NETs thinking of applying for any job that pops up on this board!

This isn't a ploy for you to be a rascal and limit the competition to improve your chances of earning the big bucks, is it?

Now that would be unbelievable

[Freddie_Unbelievable]

First of all mark-o, most international school posts are as good as a NET job. The Korean school is not one of them. And, any job posting an 'hourly pay' should send bells.

I have a job and will be renewed. I plan to leave in a few more years. At this point, my bank account will be UNBELIEVABLE!

There are good jobs out there but they are almost always not on this board.

[prplfairy]

I saw these and thought of Fred:

When money speaks, the truth keeps silent. Russian Proverb

Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. Ben Franklin


So why does Fred drone on about money and not happiness? Now we know-actually we already knew he was miserable by the tone of his posts but just file this under all the other proof of his character.

[Ludwig]

'Prplfairy', thanks for the Russian proverb; it would certainly seem to hold some truth.

I also like Dylan's comment that 'money doesn't talk, it swears'.

You can find similar sentiments to those expressed by Franklin in somewhat older texts, too. I am thinking of, for example, 'Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income' (Ecclesiastes).

[Mark-O]

Fair enough, Fred - I was only teasing you.

What do you mean by:

[once again]

I just don't get the reason why Fred posts here. What is the purpose? He posts nothing with useful information. What he does post is often just plain wrong. And why does he keep telling us how rich he is? Most of the teachers who post here are on equally good if not better terms, and lets face it there are an awful lot of people in HK who are genuinly rich. I really just don't get it.

[Freddie_Unbelievable]

[prplfairy]

Well Fred,

So you openly admit that you've wasted your life for a few dollars. I'd almost feel sad for you if you wern't you. It's no wonder you're so sad and angry. Latest evidence: Now you're going on about people's weight, people you probably havn't even met, on other threads. It amazing how little age and money have had on your class and maturity.

[Ludwig]

I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes.
And just for that one moment I could be you.
Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes.
Then you'd know what a drag it is to see you.

(Positively 4th Street, Bob Dylan)

[Taurus]

Wow, Thanks to the first few posts for some input but as for the rest, well enough of the Fred analysis. Maybe you should get a room.

[Freddie_Unbelievable]