Still, that said, I agree with you...the degree "less" fear those with a degree AND TESOL qualifications. Going back to the I had a work visa, and aussie/kiwi mates without couldn't get one...

Absolutely, my man. And so they should be sfraid. Technically they are working illegaly if they are Z 'LESS'! But some of them are natural born teachers, while at the other end of the spectrum there are so-called teachers who are very well qualified academically and hold Z's, but can't teach for toffee. Some of the latter group even have the audacity to post on here to denegrate 'unqualies'! Laughable, but logical if one has the savvy to realize that most ft's are self-centred and insecure, as well as having been losers in the rat race back in their homelands.