According to some I see here from time to time, teachers are supposed to sit back and take abuse from schools, directors, and even recruiters. These guys love to pidgeonhole "complainers" into the category of 'didn't do his homework'. Sure, some people don't research enough. But there is such a thing as a LIAR in the real world. How does one defend himself against liars? Reading history, that's how. Lots of history can be read right here, and although it may be too negative for the sensibilites of some, it is very useful for us who are looking to better ourselves in TESOL and want to avoid the minefields of lies.

Sadly, most TESOL teachers have no backbone. They put up with all sorts of abuse, meaning guys like me will have a tougher time with this TESOL thing. They also keep their bad experiences to themselves, meaning I will be more in the dark when it comes time to change jobs. This is just another reason I'm getting out. TESOL teachers don't care enough about each other to tip their brethren off about the minefields.