Thanks for your words.

This is why (like in the other thread:no future) I am getting more despondent. And I urgently need to secure some form of employment asap.

I only have a diploma from College in IT, a BA in English lit from a very average university, a 4 week TEFL cert, no Masters or Professional Teaching Certificate, so I would take anything. But I've heard italy isn't good. At this rate, China seems better?!