Yep, its that way in Japan. They dont want language instructors; they want white performers on stage that are young and preferably blond.

I think this whole ESL business is a load of sh$t. If this were a real profession, you would have competence and education be the factors in employment.

It all boils down to the fact that any warm body can teach English. It isnt skilled labour and employers will always pull this sort of crap. I think there are just many better career moves than ESL. In fact, I wouldnt call it a career.