If at least a few people don't know that Mr. Gordon's post is supposed to be humorous or serious, then it's definitely just a joke. A very bad one, but nonetheless a stupid joke.

SOLUTIONS FOR THE RECESSION IN AMERICA.
If you are American and you are badly hit, relax for there is no big deal. Just move all of your stuff to china and get a good kindergaten,then teach them english.First,make sure you have the sopistcated items mentioned in the list below.

-QUALIFICATIONS

1. Sky blue eyes (don't even think about faking them with contact lenses)

2. Long elevated nose, like Passepartout in Round The World in 80 days (no Michael Jackson surgery).

3. Blonde hair like Marilyn Monroe (there will be clinical checks for tints)

4. White skin with potruding greenish veins. (our chinese staff here bleach a lot,so they know much about white skin)

-YOUR TEACHING SCHEDULE
1.You must have a TESOL,BA or equivilent.
2. Learn many songs like "Old Mcdonald" or better still,bring your guitar along.
3. Teaching hours are flexible,you can sleep home when you are sick, and drink some beer.We do not run alchohol tests.
4. The lessons are pretty damn easy,just sing,dance and get the kids high on adrenaline,you will get 1000 USD a month.

If you think you fit into all the above mentioned parameters,then WELCOME TO CHINA,the most RECESSION FREE country. Let us know when you will arrive Shanghai.