Hi Bob, thanks for taking the time to post intelligently. As someone who is interested in teaching in China, or elsewhere abroad, it is sometimes confusing to wade through the opinions of others who are not as experienced as you are, and so I am thankful you posted. I have received very different offers from different recruiters from Golden Staffing and even from Mr. Adkins...I received a more interesting offer from another recruiter though (also from Golden Staffing)...I am wondering if there is usually any leeway with regards to time...I'd like to go abroad in January rather than rush about for September.
Do you suggest applying directly to the schools for a better package or would you say the good recruiter earns his/her wages by making life easier and negotiating a good package for the teacher living in the US (I am Canadian, but have taught in Latin America, currently reside in the US, but would like to teach abroad and save money while working over there...)
What advice do you have for me?
Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to reply.
P.S-I am also looking at the UAE....any experience over there or knowledge of teachers over there that liked it, felt safe, etc?
Daniela