Site Search:
 
Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Age and the FEC

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> China (Job-related Posts Only)
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
brsmith15



Joined: 12 May 2003
Posts: 1142
Location: New Hampshire USA

PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:33 am    Post subject: Age and the FEC Reply with quote

I did find out that my state uni limits age. I'll be 69 in a few weeks and the FAO (Bless his soul!!) said he couldn't renew my cert. My student reviews have all been good, but I wonder what's really at heart here.

Those of us full-timers are paid well. My salary for December was in the (VERY) high 5 figures. The school is bringing in "sea gull lecturers." Having lived on the ocean for some years it occurred to me that seagulls are really quite useless. They fly in, drop a load, make a mess and a lot of noise and then fly away without having made any improvements.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Beyond1984



Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 462

PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:49 am    Post subject: Bye, bye Boxer:) Reply with quote

"They fly in, drop a load, make a mess and a lot of noise and then fly away..." -brsmith

Could it be that you are working at a joint venture between a western and Chinese university? Are the seagulls those from the western uni who teach a class or two between their attendance at sumptuous banquets and their guided tours to Beijing? Rolling Eyes

Will you find it convenient to retire in China (with your cute but lazy Chinese significant other) or will you seek employment elsewhere?

Congrats on your high salary and high student evaluations! Any advice for the younger FT's who are hoping for increased shares of both?

-HDT

It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> China (Job-related Posts Only) All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

Teaching Jobs in China
Teaching Jobs in China