Such a cliche; however, I was indeed home for the holiday. Managed to surprise Elizabeth and Ben; then my mother; the Zoe - it was great! Now enjoying a quiet 2nd day of 2012 after rushing about getting a storage locker, loading up the car - I believe today is the fourth load; numerous discussions with Zoe about taking responsibility for her life; visiting Mozzy; having lunch with a friend; Christmas and New Year passing and various other activities. I need to go home to China!
Unfortunately, I will not be returning to the school in Taiyuan. I cannot compete with, nor do I feel any need to, a principal who is being unreasonable regarding class hours and whether or not I am allowed to leave the school during my free time. I was not aware there are still school administrations in China that actually think it is acceptable to expect teachers to remain at their posts for 9 - 10 hours, with a 30 minute lunch break. We had been discussing a 1 1/2 hour break while the children napped, then I was told the principal still expected me to remain in the school - to work with the other teachers on the curriculum or other areas. I did not flat out refuse; but I already work very hard and put in several unpaid hours outside class as it is - lesson plans based on the largely inappropriate curriculum takes a lot of work! Especially if I am to incorporate the expected lessons into a more age appropriate format.
So, looking for a new job, might have had a bite. Would even be willing to go to another city wth GKS if they pay my airfare from Vancouver back to Shanghai and then to whichever city. However, best to just cut all ties - once fraying occurs the ties that bind are never as strong as when new.
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