Too true, I do! I have turned down quite a few jobs in China because they have refused to give me one- In exasperation they usually bring out the old chestnut "it's company policy not to provide one" which I respond "it's my policy to be provided with a computer," and a printer, and an undertaking to provide a new ream of A4 and replace toner whenever needed- I'm not a handout sort of teacher; however, they seem to like them and as long as it doesn't cost me anything I will as they relish saying in China "cooperate" If an employer doesn't give me what I want I end communication and move on. FT's that have put up with (dare I say it?) NONSENSE and not prepared to stick to their guns as to want they want in their contract have a lot to answer for, they have enabled outfits like this SUZHOU DIVE to get the upper hand and treat FT's like shite. Having said all that, one shouldn't complain about the lack of provisions on arrival at a school if you haven't agreed with the employer beforehand as to what should be provided.

Howdy. I was going to address the last line of your posting you included last, but I will get it out of the way first. That is just being petulant, nowhere have I boasted or gloated about something,it's like me writing,for example: got lots of work in my air conditioned office to get back to, to get my tax free salary and free medical care, and free holiday flight home, and 52 days holidays per year in dubai and spain...not needed, wouldn't ya say? Whatever works for you man,if that floats your boat, I will move on and address the quoted passage from your post though.

As I said, you don't get a computer for free, not even as a teacher in England, my brother had to buy his own at his house, seems you have an entitlement mentality that they should provide you with one, it's not actually a legal requirement in China, unless someone can point out any different, or there is some obscure SAFEA law I missed!?! I will however agree with you on they can afford it, but pull out all kinds of bullcrap about why the FT can't have this or that provided or repaired in his/her apartment. One of the reasons I am glad to be out of China, and never plan to set foot back there again. But more power to you for staying, I certainly got burnt out of it all...I agree that giving you a printer (not all schools do this!) but then bitching about toner or A4 paper is pathetic.