Hahaha, while it is true many people post and run when they get the info they need, I recognize and appreciate thoughtful and caring responses to any posts I make.

Turnoi - you are a gentleman and a scholar for picking apart that quasi-contract/job description for me...it's going to help me immensely and you can trust I'll be back if I decide to go with China. Currently, I'm interviewing with Korean schools as well and I'm wresting with where I should start my career. I'm finding that Korean recruiters have become a necessary evil for me...what are the views on using Chinese recruiters? Can I reasonably expect to get a job with a public school given that I do not have a CELTA or ESL experience?

Anyways....seriously Turnoi your posts have helped me so much in understanding this business - you're a good (wo)man!