James, let me agree as well as disagree with you. You've helped the Chinese investors and all that wish to learn English which is just great. Also, you've provided some reasons why some foreign teachers should not work not only in China but anywhere else in the world.
However, I don't think you have mentioned the fact that YOUR HELP has been MODIFIED to the needs of the Chinese officials and investors. Further more, I am quite sure you have tried some uniformity in Chinese Web International which would bring out a sound product, although I do not believe you've got that now, have you? Recently, I walked into a center where I felt sorry for the young girl that interviewed me. Worth mentioning that I had a fairly good demo there which was a bit damaged by a Chinese administrator in (as a students). She needlessly used Chinese language during our role-plays. You have trained them, haven't you?

One more thing bothers me James and that is the 25 real teaching hours for, in some places 6,000 and some places 8,000 RMB. Shanghai has offered it to me for 12,000 RMB accomodation inclusive. When I asked for a couple thousand more, I was told if I taught 30 hours, it was possible. DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT IT IS TEACHING EITHER 25 OR 30 REAL HOURS EVERY WEEK FOR A YEAR CONTRACT??? WE ARE EXPECTED TO ENTERTAIN IN CLASSROOMS AND THAT KINDA HOURS BURN THE HELL OUT OF YA, DON'T THEY?

The bottom line is that for every class there is a prep work to be done and for an hour of the class you might need another hour to prepare. So much for that coffee time, James. :)

Cheers and beers to all foreign academics that have helped China to prosper its own way