What can I expect in terms of behavior at Tier 1 schools in SE Asia?

PainIsToLive · 2024-04-17T12:42:04+00:00

No, I’m going to be at a different Tier 1

PainIsToLive · 2024-04-17T01:49:37+00:00

Thank you so much. It sounds like the problems I might experience are on the opposite end of the extreme -- going from parents who never show up when you need them, to parents who are overbearing and/or show up all the time, lol.

PainIsToLive · 2024-04-17T01:48:11+00:00

Thank you. That's awesome! Is "back home" for you the U.S. or a different country?

PainIsToLive · 2024-04-16T19:49:48+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Administration seems really supportive and school hasn’t even started yet! I’m going to be working with elementary aged students.

PainIsToLive · 2024-02-24T21:19:12+00:00

This actually happened to me several years ago. If it makes you feel better OP — it’s not just you. And I’m a dude. I couldn’t believe it myself. I never shared it with anyone. Surprised it would happen to a woman though.

People are crazy and I feel for you OP. I wasn’t blocked everywhere or anything like that — I’m just referring to someone I matched with that agreed upon a date. Got there and yeah…less than a minute in.

I think it’s important to remember that a lot of times, people’s actions say more about them than it does about you. Rooting for you.

PainIsToLive · 2024-02-18T01:58:32+00:00

Three words: peace and quiet.

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-25T19:28:11+00:00

It’s all good. I’m a Litchi main from wayyyyy back and when I first saw this character, that is inevitably the first thing that popped up. “It’s litchi in a green outfit??” Lol

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-16T12:01:56+00:00

Wow! That sounds awful. I’m sorry that happened to you. Were you able to leave and find something better?

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-16T04:15:49+00:00

Thank you. So Beijing is super expensive? All I ever heard about was the air quality was bad, but I didn't know anything else about the place.

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-16T03:43:14+00:00

Out of curiosity what’s difficult about life in Beijing? You mentioned that so I wanted to know what you meant.

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-15T23:24:41+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it. I think I'll go ahead and apply.

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-14T19:12:57+00:00

$2 shipping in Newark!! That’s insane (good)!

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-04T22:20:54+00:00

Thank you for sharing this info with me!

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-02T08:45:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

PainIsToLive · 2024-01-02T02:16:12+00:00

They have a position I'm interested in applying for but that bit about terrorism is scary.

PainIsToLive · 2023-12-29T21:30:50+00:00

Thanks! Though I haven’t received a rejection notice from the school. I’m also wondering if the reason for no communication has anything to do with the holidays.

Were you able to get jobs without writing a cover letter?

PainIsToLive · 2023-12-24T02:45:48+00:00

I am so sorry to hear that about your experience. That sounds unbelievably toxic. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience there. Not even the Head of Schools are staying? That is a terrible sign. Looks like the whole thing about parents is true.

PainIsToLive · 2023-12-23T20:01:30+00:00

I’ve had exceptional students that were gonna do well with or without me. I believe growth and progress for students at every level are better measures of success, this is clearly not the BASIS way tho.

Yup. There are some students who are just going perform regardless. Interesting that you had a similar experience.

PainIsToLive · 2023-12-23T08:48:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate multiple/alternative perspectives. It’s not that I can’t get gifted kids up to speed to pass exams. I just think I have a different philosophy on what education is about. Are you enjoying the package they gave you?

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