Well, I took my own advice and decided instead of chucking it all, I'd give it a go and talk directly to the super. I called her and I think it worked out more to my advantage - let's wait and see. The adjustments made have already been faxed to me in writing.

I'll try basking in the Asian heat after all!
Potpourri

Okay, so I've formulated my letters to be sent to Search and to the school itself. I'm still wondering what the best approach could be - either phoning the school head first to let her know of my decision with the hope of "resolving" the issue amicably, or contacting Search directly with the probability that it will simply blow up in my face!!

I've been reading on this site. My impressions are that no matter what happens, Search will blackball me. If that is truly the case, why should I even bother to try to resolve this amicably.

Does anyone else have any similar experience - breaking contract before they've actually started working at the school?

Thanks!

I recently signed on with a school at the Search fair in Cambridge.

I just visited the school. It was not what I expected, and not what I was told.

I would like to break contract with them now.

What are the chances of never being able to work for another international school.

Thanks for avdvice!