As a teacher currently working at Eden I thought it might be useful if I gave my thoughts on the school here, so as to provide what I consider to be a fair reflection on this argument.
I originally worked at this school in 2009. I then left to teach in another country and returned to Eden a year ago. I have recently agreed to extend my contract, so this will now be my third contract at Eden.
I would like to think I have a reasonable amount of experience of people and work, as I have lived, worked and traveled in many countries. I think the fact that I have agreed to stay at Eden for another year is a fair indication that I consider this school a good school to work for. I have no ties to Nanning (I am not married, have no children etc), so it would be very easy for me to get work elsewhere if I want to.
But I have decided to stay at Eden because, unlike many schools in this industry who can be at best described at disingenuous (!), I believe Eden to be a school with integrity and honesty.
There are also other teachers here who have worked at the school for a similar length of time.
I am not saying it is perfect here, and occasionally small things can be a little frustrating, but I doubt there is any company in the China where this would not be the case. Also, I agree that the email to Claire from Eden was a little unprofessional.
Overall though, I consider Eden to be an excellent school to work for, and I would hope that Claire's comments would not discourage other teacher considering working here.