You hear it all the time here. " I dont know one person who ..." " Everyone I know says/did/feels ..." and then people take it and run. it.gets.on.my.last.nerve. As teachers and (hopefully) intelligent adults, I would hope one doesnt possibly think their small circle of people is an adequate sample that proves your theory to be correct. Every time I read it, it makes me cringe. And thats not to say that what someone is saying is not true except for the fact that their statement usually doesnt include the prospect of their statement not holding as much weight as they would like to think. This includes comments like- " 65% of the teachers left from the last group ." Is that because " everyone you know " left? And none of this is to negate the fact that some people are very unhappy and that some of the things said are, in fact, true. Just dont make statements as if they are certified gold when you dont have real numbers (and...
Up for the challenge! I spent 7 years teaching abroad in the same country, city, and school. My blog begins before the move and documents the preparation, introduction to a new city, the ups and downs of my experiences, and the end of my time here. Admittedly, posts decline as the years pass but I will continue to update through the resignation process. When I return home, I will begin to document repatriation and all that comes with it!