> i hope there is someone out there who can help me solve this problem:
> i really want to work in china, and i had plans to go earlier this
> month, but the recruiter sort of screwed things up for me. anyway, i
> was only planning to go for the summer, 2 months max., but now most
> of the jobs i'm finding take a minimum of 6 months. how bad is it if
> i just accept on of those 5 or 6 month contracts and then leave in
> october (total 2.5 months). of course i would pay for airfare so that
> wouldn't be an issue, but would it be difficult for me to find a job
> in asia at a later time? will i be "blacklisted" from all
> asia schools?????? please help!!!

Worry not! You will neither be blacklisted nor prosecuted. However, it will leave a bad impression - if you can live with that, no problem. However, if you can tell your employer upfront (I know that is difficult and perhaps, undesirable) or find them a replacement you will be on firmer ground. I'd suggest you look for placement at a state-run university. They are friendlier and more reasonable. I've been here two and a half years and have had the honour of working at both kinds (state-owned and managed and the private ones). Moreover, state-run universities offer better accomodation and facilities, generally. Most importantly, visas, residential permits and the like are processed better, faster and with more transparency at the universities.
Good luck!