Cian,
I know you a little and I think you're a terrific guy and probably a good teacher, but sorry, I have to strongly disagree about you with regards to Nasdaken. Yes, I never had any trouble being paid, but that is not my sole criteria for what makes a professional school (although it certainly helps!).
When you say you have talked to many full time teachers who tell you they are "happy," I'm a little confused...
Presently, the school only has two full timers. One is the new head teacher, joining Nasdaken only one month ago. The other one perhaps will tell you -- at Nasdaken -- he is "happy" there, but I know him well, and indeed, he is not!
All other full time teachers employed since 2005 have gotten the hell outta there!!! (Stacy included) Did you know them -- especially the two guys from Canada? They would tell perspective teachers quite openly and pointedly (and loudly) at Nasdaken, not to dare sign a contract with the school.
As for the "friendly and open" managers... don't get me started!
I'm glad you had (are having?) a good experience with Nasdaken, but for me, I would never recommend anyone take a full time job there (for the reasons I detailed in an earlier posting on this string).
Best wishes... Frank
- Nasdaken International English - Teachers discussion -- Stacy -- 2006-04-08
- Hmmmm - Teachers Discussion -- Cian -- 2006-07-11
- I say "Hmmmmm..." also, but for different reasons - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-11
- Sounds like I'd sign a contract today.... - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-13
- Speaking of "runners"... and "happy" full timers - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-13
- Those annoying mindsets the powers push us to adopt - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-14
- More "Chinese," please... - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-14
- Well, to be frank again, Frank - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-15
- the chinese way - Teachers Discussion *Link* -- mj -- 2006-07-14
- Well, to be frank again, Frank - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-15
- More "Chinese," please... - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-14
- Those annoying mindsets the powers push us to adopt - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-14
- A long (and possibly pointless?) reply - Teachers Discussion -- Cian -- 2006-07-12
- Speaking of "runners"... and "happy" full timers - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-13
- Sounds like I'd sign a contract today.... - Teachers Discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-07-13
- response - Teachers Discussion -- American in Nanjing -- 2006-05-08
- Reply - Teachers Discussion -- Stacy -- 2006-05-12
- ...and another thing - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-06-04
- In support of Stacy and her statements about Nasdaken - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-06-04
- Subtle extensions of the truth - Teachers Discussion -- Martin -- 2006-08-02
- Thanks, and best wishes to you (from my "bad mouth") - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-04
- Keeping a watchful eye... - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-09
- Martin? Where For Art Thou, Martin? - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-17
- "Tis but thy name that is my enemy" - Teachers Discussion -- Martin -- 2006-09-06
- Martin, a reply from you -- AT LONG LAST!!! - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-09-06
- Nasdaken obviously DOESN'T CARE - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-24
- Websites, etc. - Teachers Discussion -- Chuck -- 2006-08-24
- "As the website turns..." - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-24
- "Tis but thy name that is my enemy" - Teachers Discussion -- Martin -- 2006-09-06
- Martin? Where For Art Thou, Martin? - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-17
- Keeping a watchful eye... - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-09
- Thanks, and best wishes to you (from my "bad mouth") - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-08-04
- In support of Stacy and her statements about Nasdaken - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-06-04
- ...and another thing - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-06-04
- Have you posted this warning on Raoul's site? - Teachers discussion -- Rheno747 -- 2006-04-09
- I say "Hmmmmm..." also, but for different reasons - Teachers Discussion -- Frank -- 2006-07-11
- Hmmmm - Teachers Discussion -- Cian -- 2006-07-11