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by blinky
Sat May 16, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

@ Shadowjack,

I enjoy your posts and have appreciated your wise advice over the years. You may think I am snarky, but I think you are a good man either way.

@Heliotrope,

you owe the OP an apology. The world doesn't revolve around your feelings and emotional outbursts.
by blinky
Sat May 16, 2020 3:45 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Heliotrope,

You made the claim he was referring to some admin in all schools and you took offense. You can twist and turn all you want to and now claim you want to get back on topic. You never wanted to participate in this topic, nor were you willing to give the OP the benefit of the doubt.

“The first 'some' is there ("some positions"), the second 'some' isn't there ('schools') and makes it a blanket statement.“

As I said, your argument here is nonsense because all schools do not have the same organizational structures. The use of the word ‘some positions’ preceding the plural ‘schools’ cannot mean anything other than some schools, unless you can prove that the OP assumes that all schools are structured the same. If you have read his other posts, you know he is not this dense, or inexperienced. How can any reader on this forum assume that all management structures are the same and will make uniform cuts in the same way? Who is asking for more than reasonably expected?

Here is the point: you became offended by the OPs post because you were emotional and misread it, and then you tried to shame him on the forum. Now, you are trying to BS your way out of it by claiming you wanted to get back on topic.

You owe the OP an apology.
by blinky
Sat May 16, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Yes. I did call you names. This was probably the wrong thing to do. But that doesn’t make the statements untrue.

Again, if you can explain how the OP was referring to all admin positions in all schools, please do so. For once, use your logic to explain your position, instead of going back to your “we disagree” parroted response.
by blinky
Sat May 16, 2020 12:23 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

You both owe the OP and apology because you both misread his post to be about all schools - and your schools in particular- and were both (in a very fragile way) offended by your own illiteracies.

You then attempted to shame the OP for asking his very important question that was based on his own experiences and discussions with other people.

When someone called you on your logical fallacies and nonsense, you resorted to red herrings and name calling.

Give the man the apology he deserves.
by blinky
Fri May 15, 2020 11:24 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

IB,

Just because you became emotional after misreading the OP’s comment, it doesn’t mean what he said was wrong or offensive.

I hate to break it to you, but your feelings don’t matter if you misread what the OP said. It is what the OP said is what matters.

You owe yourself an apology for disturbing your self.
by blinky
Fri May 15, 2020 10:58 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Heliotrope,


“Again, no 'some'. I just took offense to the 'teachers good, admin bad'”

My apologies. You weren’t offended, but you “took offense.“

“Then we disagree”

Yes, I do disagree with you because you can’t seem to follow logic or properly support your opinions.

I think you owe the OP an apology.
by blinky
Fri May 15, 2020 10:43 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Heliotrope,

You said your response was generated because the OP “offended” you. Now, you are trying to create an imaginary reality to protect your ego. Some admin positions do not exist at all schools. Some schools only have one Principal. This is one position and not position(s).

Therefore, the OP could only be referring to some admin positions in some schools. It is logically nonsensical to claim this means all admin positions in all schools. If you disagree with this, please explain your reasoning properly, instead of saying, “No it does not imply that...”

I can only agree that you owe the OP an apology.
by blinky
Fri May 15, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Heliotrope,

Some admin in schools implies some schools as well, unless all schools have the same organizational structure and uniform management roles, which they don’t, as you acknowledged when you said, “Some schools might have too many admins, while others might actually need a few more. And then there are many schools where they have about the right amount.“

Let’s just admit you were being unfair to the OP, and then we can move on to his important question.
by blinky
Fri May 15, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

Heliotrope,

“do you all think SOME admin positions in SCHOOLS will be made redundant, especially when they are clueless and ask for teachers help to figure out technicalities?“

This is what he “truly” said before you jumped on your soapbox. He is simply asking whether some admin jobs will be restructured or downsized with increasing technology in schools. While it is obvious this question was prompted by his own experience and discussions with people he knows, I think it is a fair question and relevant for anyone in this industry.
by blinky
Thu May 14, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Admin role
Replies: 35
Views: 46685

Re: Admin role

@Heliotrope, you really are a keyboard warrior, aren’t you.

The OP was very clear when he said SOME admin jobs in SOME schools, and yet, you have to dive right in like a hero defending your school admin team. You must be one of those teachers who curry favor to your principal like a high school hall monitor.
by blinky
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Director Invited me Out - Help!
Replies: 40
Views: 73077

Re: Director Invited me Out - Help!

Heliotrope,

Of course it is important to point out the risks in any situation when we have all the facts. When we start throwing guilt and shame at someone for inviting someone out for lunch with a group of people, without really knowing the true intentions behind the invitation or knowing who else was even invited, we are following a truly deranged line of reasoning.

As a visible minority, I experience these types of assumptions and hysteria all the time when I travel, but not so much in my home country anymore. Because I belong to a racial group that is more often convicted of crimes, I have had many people cross to the other side of the street when they see me in their path. Although this is somewhat understandable from an instinctual level because of ingrained stereotypes in society, history and reductionist interpretations of crime statistics, I would be much more hurt if people were writing "what to do" if they see a _______ man walking towards them on the street and throwing words like ...athy to suggest I shouldn't be worthy of empathy because of what I look like. I have had shopping clerks follow me around stores to the point of harassment because of a small group of people who look like me are known to be "gangsters" and "thugs." We are all human beings that deserve the benefit of the doubt and to be innocent until proven guilty, unless we have demonstrated, as individuals, some serious character flaws.I will also be clear that If this director insinuated any kind of sexual overtures toward this teacher or made her uncomfortable enough to not want to work at the school, then of course this situation needs some swift action and strong words.

As you have already made up your mind that I am some kind of misogynist, and you feel the need to attack my position as a man rather than my objections to what I feel are faulty assumptions and a dangerous slippery slope, there is no point on furthering this discussion with you, especially since your blanket statements, such as "Women are blamed for sexual misconduct more than men," are not qualified in any way to represent this particular situation, because we barely know anything about these people or even the intentions of the man. If you think Metooedu's examples of woman's rights in the Middle East and India are suitable parallels to interpret the "coercive power dynamics" between most probably (granted this is also an assumption but it based on the OP's descriptions and writing) two 30-40 something educated professionals from Western, liberal democracies with clean criminal records who have dedicated their lives to educating children, I think both you and Metooedu wasted a lot of money going to university.

I have shared this thread with my wife and a female colleague, and they both think Metooedu's responses indicate prejudice against men. If you want to live in a society with people who jump to shame and vilify people who invite people they work with to lunch with a large group of people, I hope the mob turns on you one day. I really do. This is obviously a lesson you will need to learn in life. It's always fun to be in a mob until the mob turns on you.

I am 100% finished with this thread. All the same, I hope you stay safe during this pandemic, Heliotrope.
by blinky
Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Director Invited me Out - Help!
Replies: 40
Views: 73077

Re: Director Invited me Out - Help!

Here is a definition of hysteria: "behavior exhibiting overwhelming or unmanageable fear or emotional excess"

Here is the definition of as misandry: "dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men (i.e. the male sex)"

Here are some quotes by Metoo:

1.) "That's a lot of himpathy. Power dynamics are coercive and his behavior is totally inappropriate, not only to this woman but to the other women that work in his school. I would hope if he reads this forum he would get a good slap in the face and knock it off." (This suggests you don't feel men deserve empathy and need to be beaten)

2.) "And, due to misogyny, women are blamed for most sexual misconduct." (How do you explain this with legal evidence?)

3.) "As a woman, YOU will bear the full costs of anything that goes bad and not him." (Yeah. Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein are on a beach right now)

And now, back to planet Metoo: "Yes, Metoo. I am completely logical and am doing nothing more than objectively pointing out the risks in a non-sexist, non-judgemental and supportive way in my assessment of a situation in which I have zero information on the particulars of the people and social context, other than the fact a male boss invited one of his employees to lunch with a group of friends. After receiving my advice, the female, has now decided she will go the next time he asks. In my calm rebuttal, (with no condescension at all) I remind her not to roll her eyes at my advice, because this is how one adult advises another adult. Yes. Completely rational. No hysteria or prejudice whatsoever."
by blinky
Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:24 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Director Invited me Out - Help!
Replies: 40
Views: 73077

Re: Director Invited me Out - Help!

This has to be the stupidest thread I have ever read on this website. The OP left the conversation weeks ago. She is a grown woman. If she wants to start dating this guy, who the hell cares? She's an adult! She obviously wouldn't be asking about the logistics of the whole thing if she thought the guy was a creep.

This hysterical Metoo activist needs to get banned on this website for pushing this man hating narrative and suggesting this director is some kind a predator when she hasn't even met the guy. He's probably a great guy. The OP said it herself. Enough is enough with these hysterical activists. I pay for a membership on this site to get good IS information - not the libellous ravings of a lunatic. I get enough of that for free on the youtube comments section. We already have Psyguy on here, and he is enough to deal with, although even Psyguy has some redeeming qualities and good information sometimes.

Men date their women bosses too. I've done it myself. When it ended, everything was cool. I even got a professional reference, and we are friends today. I gained nothing professionally from the situation. Just a bunch of great memories. Why? We were two adults who weren't completely insane.

Let's worry about the coronavirus and robots taking our jobs again. If the moderators don't ban this lunatic, I'm off this site for good. There are other sites out there that uphold values and quality content. This is embarrassing. This could also be a troll from some bored teacher from China locked up in their apartment. Either way, it's a total waste of time.
by blinky
Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: possible futures for an unusual teaching couple
Replies: 16
Views: 24826

Re: possible futures for an unusual teaching couple

With an MBA, he should market himself as an IB business studies and DP Econ teacher. His MBA is his most valuable degree. DP Econ is being taught by many people without an Econ or Business degree at all, or people with just a BBA and cert. Econ is in high demand in Asia.
by blinky
Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:46 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Are there any ex-teachers on this board?
Replies: 83
Views: 179831

Re: Are there any ex-teachers on this board?

OP, I think your question is answered: There are no ex-teachers on this board. There are plenty of bumbling and petty teachers who enjoy reading their own words, however. I recommend going on Reddit for more professional and pertinent advice.