Sadly, most TESOL teachers have no backbone. They put up with all sorts of abuse, meaning guys like me will have a tougher time with this TESOL thing. They also keep their bad experiences to themselves, meaning I will be more in the dark when it comes time to change jobs.
This is just another reason I'm getting out. TESOL teachers don't care enough about each other to tip their brethren off about the minefields.

Rheno,

I agree with the first part of your statement. The second part...well, the fact is that there are damned few places (if any!) which allow posts with things to say about specifically named schools to stand.

Those posts are deleted or never allowed onto boards where posts are approved before the public sees them. Another thing I've noticed is that too few teachers actually use these types of forums. Both of those things will reduce the number of "tip offs" to nearly zero.

I've thought about getting out of TESOL many times from things similar to what you have posted. I'm still here and reevaluating sometimes day-to-day because I think I have things to contribute. You obviously do so I hope you really don't 'get out.'