The one thing I have to do right off the bat is thank you for being so bluntly honest. Although I do take most things to heart, most of what you said to me hot home and made me realise a few things. I have a diploma in Corrections and Police Foundations which was a two year college course. Other than this, I only have my high school. My main dilema bud is that I am form the east coast of Canada, which unfortunately screws me out of any grasp on grammer or proper vocabulary. Do you know of any top notch places I might be able to go and get certified that can assist me with this problem and touch up my messy grammatical skills and spelling? I appreciate all you can offer without the sarcasm. I am very serious on helping out where I can and money is not on the top of my list. I, being a sappy assed, big hearted dummy I am, want to just help and make somewhat of a difference on this crappy rock we call earth. if there is anything at all you can help me with or want to contact me besindes on here, e-mail me at super1515@hotmail.com. Thanks for waking me up and showing me the harsh reality that is to be unless there is help out there.
Doug

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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