Had you read the post a little more carefully MJ you would have noticed that I was not singling out any particular race, although I was implying that in regards to your writing you didn't demonstrate the abilities necessary for teaching English. But for the sake of the argument, I will agree with you that many of my countrymen - even though you don't know what country that is, couldn't teach their way out of a paper bag. And I'll further agree with you that some of them are here now attempting to do just that. Unfortunately, they are reducing the quality of English education in China and, by the mere fact that they are teaching here and accepting positions that qualified teachers wouldn't accept, they are proving to unscrupulous schools and recruiters that they needn't worry about finding someone to fill those positions. In essence it just adds fuel to the fire and does nothing to decrease the amount of corruption in this business.

As for my qualifications and why I'm not teaching elsewhere? I left a 40,000 dollar a year job in America because I felt I could help young people in China who are genuinely interested in improving their lot in life and the standing of their country in the world community. But I've been in China for three years now and maybe I'm ready to move on. Have any suggestions about where I can make 40,000 bucks a year without returning home? Qualifications? BA Asian Studies and Second Language Acquisition. Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL Methodology. PHD in B**l S**t. Author of "If You Can't Make It, Fake it. If You Can't Fake It, F*** It - An ESL/EFL teachers guide to teaching abroad."

Okay, you got me on the analogy about driving. Should have taken more time on that one. Good thinking MJ.

Ok, didn't want to stir up a hornet's nest. Just putting in my two cents worth. Next time I'll turn it down a notch. If I inadvertantly offended you, my sincere apologies.

Good luck and keep the peace.