I must say fare thee well for now as I intend to return to China(via a beach) in readiness for next term. My university has just dropped a bombshell asking me to teach other subjects apart from English -Oh dear, I'm not even the best English teacher within a short stone throw-so, I'll need to anguish about it all on a Thai beach for a month. Same hours, so what the hell. Good luck to you all-I'll catch up.

Well if you like gallivanting around south east Asia (and yes, Thailand is a dangerous place, I wouldn't holiday or work there) then you will need to WORK and work very had on your return to China. If they are asking you to teach, regardless of hours, seems you have no say in the matter. That, or curtail your luxury travels in the sun,,,,