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Margy · Thu 07-Dec-06, 02:25 PM

Yes, I know it all too well. I too am used in school advertisements all for the lure of attracting future students based on my blonde hair and fair complexion.

There is nothing you can do. You can't change this fact. If you don't like it, then best not to come abroad to teach.

The school I'm at even wanted me to stand on the side of the road and hand out tissues to passerby's. Tried this once or twice, then told the school I can't do this anymore. I like teaching English, but shouldn't be expected to start handing out tissues on the street.

Thu 07-Dec-06, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Margy Senior Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher Location: Posts: 106	Re: Overcoming "Hiring Bias" if you're not American, Australian, Canadian, or British Yes, I know it all too well. I too am used in school advertisements all for the lure of attracting future students based on my blonde hair and fair complexion. There is nothing you can do. You can't change this fact. If you don't like it, then best not to come abroad to teach. The school I'm at even wanted me to stand on the side of the road and hand out tissues to passerby's. Tried this once or twice, then told the school I can't do this anymore. I like teaching English, but shouldn't be expected to start handing out tissues on the street.