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[Sashadroogie]

Ura!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG23JMoskHw

[Ixchel]

[inotu-unotme]

I just wanted to say I feel for the op in this situation. I have been in a school before that put pressure on me to teach through games all day. And it was a full time job. I'm creative but sometimes I could not think of how to teach the students through yet another new exciting game. Sometimes I was all gamed out and had to just teach them with a normal lesson. But, the school was totally based on teaching through games - thats what they wanted and expected.

When I was in the moment I didn't realize other schools actually paid more for the same job! More for less hours! When people first told me that I thought they were lying. But, I have found that it was true.

I know its very difficult to think about leaving an abroad position. And I've always hated to think about breaking contract. But, its a real problem if your making less money for working more hours in an environment you feel your not at your best. I think based on my own experiences you should stay in contract and continue working in your current school. But, I think it would be best to seek out work in Hanoi. I do feel it would be best for you not to leave your position now until you have something else lined up. Maybe you can even call out sick for one day to go on some interviews in Hanoi. But, I do feel strongly that you should really try to get that position whatever school where you can get paid more if possible. Not getting paid enough can really affect ones life especially when living abroad, you owe it to yourself to fix that sooner than later.

[robbie_davies]