Dougie-Babe,

Thanks for forgiving me for my previous sarcasm. Again, I had no desire to hurt you, Man ... only to have a little "fun" at your expense. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings ... REALLY!

As for locating any kind of overseas employment for you ... IF your current output TRULY exemplifies your best effort, then NO, I'm afraid there is nothing that I dare recommend in the way of employment. On the other hand, there are scads of schools and agencies in China who would just LOVE to offer you employment! The only problem is, if your English is not up to snuff, it wouldn't be too long before one of the students wages a complaint, or you are evaluated (while teaching) by one of your peers ... both of which likelihoods could, in short order, place your gluteus maximus out on the cold, stone pavement with no salary or air fare back to the Land of the Canuck! Doug, let me inquire as to your academic background, if I may. Also, what kind of gigs have you been holding down of late? Maybe I or another board contributor could make a LEGITIMATE suggestion or two to assist in your time of need.

To answer your inquiry pertaining to MY questionable activities, I've been in the ESL game for the past 13 years in Japan, China, Brazil, and currently the US of A (as a TOEFL instructor). Prior to that, I had spent 20+ years in music (classical & '60s rock-n-roll) as a percussionist. As I mentioned previously, I don't know WHY the @!%& I ever left music for ESL, but I have always had a noticeable penchant for instructional activities. WHY NOT? My father was an underpaid university instructor for most of his relatively short life. But, Doug-Baby, I am 67, while I assume you're young enough to improve your act and get started on your teaching career, assuming that is what you most desire as a profession. Let us know, while I'm certain there are those of us out here who are not too smug to attempt to assist you.

Cheers,
The Arrogant One

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> YEAH I KNOW YOUR JUST BEIN YOU...THATS NO PROBLEM. YOU SEE I HAPPEN
> TO BE A CANADIAN SO AUTOMATICALLY I AM PRONE TO SENSITIVITY..CANT
> HELP IT REALLY. I CANT BELIEVE YOU DROPPED A LIFE OF MUSIC, TRAVEL,
> BINGE DRINKING AND A## FOR THIS. YOU MUST HAVE DONE ALRIGHT DOIN YOUR
> THING ON STAGE TO DIDNT YOU? YOU MUST HAVE PLAYED IN ENOUGH CHURCH
> HALLS AND CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES TO EARN A LIFE BETTER THAN THIS.
> HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING AND WHAT PLACES DO YOU RECOMMEND THAT
> YOU HEARD OF SO FAR THAT ARE HALF DECENT FOR IGNORANT,
> OVER-EMOTIONAL, ILLITERATE CANUCKS LIKE ME.
> GO KERRY!!
> DOUG