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exported_kiwi · Thu 07-Dec-06, 05:54 PM

I'm well aware that you're not here to satisfy me, and if you read what I said in the correct context, I suggested you should counter these allegations to all CONCERNED. I'm not concerned one way or the other beyond the fact that these allegations may, or may not be true. If the former is the case, then it's another example of a fellow teacher getting "stiffed" by a mongrel employer, an all to common occurence in this occupation. If the later is the case, then the onus is still on you to disprove the allegations as stated by english516.

As you may, or may not, be aware, we've had sooo many of these kinds of things being said about employers that people now sit up and take notice of what's said. It can influence recruitment if there's even a hint of any impropriety happening, hence the onus of proof being forced upon you. A disgruntled employee would usually have a reason to be disgruntled wouldn't you say? I've been one as have many others here and it's precisely why this forum was created and is viewed by so many guests as well as regulars.

As for you being disappointed that the "OP" is hiding, weeeeell, since we all basically use ID's rather than our own name, and despite the fact that you choose not to, doesn't make the "OP" wrong. If he/she chooses to use an ID rather than a real name is surely of no importance. I think that maybe the "OP" chooses to use an ID to fit in rather than hide, can't fault the person for that now can you! Also just in case you haven't noticed, there is a private messenging service provided on this website.... try using it instead of belittling someone, or attacking their credibility who has an, apparently, genuine gripe to air.

This is the forum for it and whether you like it or not means nothing to the "OP" or us. It means that someone who has worked with you is warning us, and future teachers, to be aware of certain practises which he/she feels are distasteful and should be aired.... any problem with that?

As I said, the onus is on you now Dan. Allegations have been made, there's no need to turn it into a huge thing, just sort it out and get it over and done with. I personally have little interest in this other than the fact that either of you may be right and as a contributor to this forum, amongst others, I'd like to know what the truth is. The fact that you're a principle means little also, I've known some real ratbags in my time as an ESL teacher. This isn't to say you're one of them, but if the cap fits............

Nuff said for today, peace y'all,

Thu 07-Dec-06, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
exported_kiwi Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location: Posts: 238	Re: Don't work here: American School, A.I.E.S. in Nagoya, Japan I'm well aware that you're not here to satisfy me, and if you read what I said in the correct context, I suggested you should counter these allegations to all CONCERNED. I'm not concerned one way or the other beyond the fact that these allegations may, or may not be true. If the former is the case, then it's another example of a fellow teacher getting "stiffed" by a mongrel employer, an all to common occurence in this occupation. If the later is the case, then the onus is still on you to disprove the allegations as stated by english516. As you may, or may not, be aware, we've had sooo many of these kinds of things being said about employers that people now sit up and take notice of what's said. It can influence recruitment if there's even a hint of any impropriety happening, hence the onus of proof being forced upon you. A disgruntled employee would usually have a reason to be disgruntled wouldn't you say? I've been one as have many others here and it's precisely why this forum was created and is viewed by so many guests as well as regulars. As for you being disappointed that the "OP" is hiding, weeeeell, since we all basically use ID's rather than our own name, and despite the fact that you choose not to, doesn't make the "OP" wrong. If he/she chooses to use an ID rather than a real name is surely of no importance. I think that maybe the "OP" chooses to use an ID to fit in rather than hide, can't fault the person for that now can you! Also just in case you haven't noticed, there is a private messenging service provided on this website.... try using it instead of belittling someone, or attacking their credibility who has an, apparently, genuine gripe to air. This is the forum for it and whether you like it or not means nothing to the "OP" or us. It means that someone who has worked with you is warning us, and future teachers, to be aware of certain practises which he/she feels are distasteful and should be aired.... any problem with that? As I said, the onus is on you now Dan. Allegations have been made, there's no need to turn it into a huge thing, just sort it out and get it over and done with. I personally have little interest in this other than the fact that either of you may be right and as a contributor to this forum, amongst others, I'd like to know what the truth is. The fact that you're a principle means little also, I've known some real ratbags in my time as an ESL teacher. This isn't to say you're one of them, but if the cap fits............ Nuff said for today, peace y'all, __________________ Think only of those things that can be done! Last edited by gfell; Thu 07-Dec-06 at 06:29 PM.