Thanks everyone for their responses.

I would like to highlight that I just posted this as a warning for other teachers who may be considering working there. If you choose to do so, then at least you're informed.

I loved my time in China and would thorougly recommend going. It was a big learning curve. Saying that, I disagree with some of the statements on this thread. You can't paint everyone with the one brush.

I had a bad experience at this school. If you care to read the original post again, note that I've said this is only some of the things I encountered. There are causes to worry when your Chinese friends are warning you against your employer and your working conditions. Finally, please note that I did not mention what incident caused me to leave in the end.

Thanks for the concern: despite a threatening message from my 'lovely' employer, I was fine when I left my job. Just as safe and comfy as what I would have been in the West in a similar situation.