Well said HZ! You are so right and that's exactly the attitude I've adapted. In fact, I've job hopped since February and gone full circle back to where I left because I learned to appreciate anew how honest are my employers and how kind and considerate are the people at the school I again work for.

I will not and have not accepted even the slightest deviation from what is promised. Leaving dishonest and uncooperative schools in the lurch doesn't create in me one iota of guilt. Actually, I feel as though I'm giving them the opportunity to wake up and smell the coffee. Furthermore, I can well imagine that they won't be so cavalier in their treatment of the next foreigner that comes their way.

Now, if, as you said, the powers that be will only get the message and start tightening the screws, so much the better - and the expenses of moving about China be damned.

And finally, yes, they need us more than we need them.
Peace.........