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by lifeisnotsobad
Wed May 16, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: DODDS Hiring Question
Replies: 289
Views: 520503

PsyGuy,

For goodness sake give it up...YOU are wrong...accept when you are wrong!
by lifeisnotsobad
Wed May 16, 2012 1:20 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

@tgrear2008

I think you perhaps you are on the wrong site...the ISR statement on entry to this website is:

"Don't leave your career to chance...international teachers keeping each other informed"
by lifeisnotsobad
Tue May 15, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

@fke,

Exactly right...so we agree...it is an open forum...so I am allowed to challenge PsyGuy when he is clearly wrong, unethical or offensive. Similarly...if a whole group of people happen to feel the same way then we are at liberty to express our opinions.

@mantissa,

"I am just against open attacks of any sort"...this is an interesting web site to visit with that particular viewpoint.
by lifeisnotsobad
Tue May 15, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

@elfieldinho...

You disagree with me. Ignore me. Argue with me. Both valid options. Bleating and crying because I said things you don't like is more than a little pathetic. This is only exacerbated by the pompous, self-righteous tone adopted...and you wouldn't by any chance be telling me off would you?
by lifeisnotsobad
Tue May 08, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

@nikkor,

I do completely understand your comments and frustration and I apologise if at any stage I sound like I am whining. However, I don't think I am naive or stupid. Of course PsyGuy has not ruined my life, but I guess I also find it difficult to let his 'incorrect or unethical' advice go unchallenged. Perhaps that is a failing in me...but then I do spend my day trying to help and empower students to do exactly this. Admittedly, I do hope that they will go after some of the bigger issues in the world...
by lifeisnotsobad
Tue May 08, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: My Best Friend's Wedding
Replies: 27
Views: 29539

Dear psychris,

Congratulations! I guess your school's 'application of its policies' is neither 'naive' nor 'disingenuous' but actually good sense. Enjoy the wedding and your new job.
by lifeisnotsobad
Tue May 08, 2012 4:00 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

Dear Tator Tot,

I would love to hear from you...please restore my faith in humanity/the teaching profession...
by lifeisnotsobad
Mon May 07, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Psyguy: Open Letter #2
Replies: 52
Views: 58970

Dear Tater Tot...

Have you really read all of his posts?!? Have you taken a look at the thread on ACS Doha? Have you read his comments about women in South America and about the entire Middle East region? His unethical advice to new members of staff about to accept a job? If you have done those things and can still make that comment then I despair...
by lifeisnotsobad
Mon May 07, 2012 3:57 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: My Best Friend's Wedding
Replies: 27
Views: 29539

Dear psychris,

For your sake I hope that you will be working in a school where policies determine decisions as opposed to whether your Head of School is having a good or bad day. Obviously you are free to choose regarding the advice you follow. Good luck with it all and let us know how you get on.
by lifeisnotsobad
Mon May 07, 2012 3:16 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: My Best Friend's Wedding
Replies: 27
Views: 29539

Dear psychris,

Please take PsyGuy's advice with the pinch of salt it deserves. The vast majority of schools are governed by policy when it comes to asking for time off. Some schools will allow for personal days, some will allow for unpaid leave and some will not allow for any of these. However, the terms for taking such leave (or not) will be laid out in the school policy. Asking for (or expecting) a 'favor' is not likely to get you in any good books. I would see absolutely no problem whatsoever in contacting your new Head of School, explaining your situation and asking what the school policy is regarding the possibility of taking such leave. At least that way you will be able to let your friend know sooner rather than later whether you will be able to attend.
by lifeisnotsobad
Sun May 06, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: My Best Friend's Wedding
Replies: 27
Views: 29539

Dear psychris,

Ask the school if you can take the days and accept that their response (what ever it is) will be governed by school policy. If your friend is a friend, he will completely understand that you now work in Beijing and that the school may or may not give you the time. Enjoy your new job, you will have a blast!
by lifeisnotsobad
Sun May 06, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: ACS Doha?
Replies: 47
Views: 92442

Dear PsyGuy,

Please don't confuse my message with that of Dunany. I believe Dunany was stating the truth about the school that he currently works at. It was completely 'on topic'. I don't believe he is the Head or making excuses, and he clearly cares about the school and community in which he works.

Mine is that you need help...which admittedly may be off topic...
by lifeisnotsobad
Sun May 06, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: ACS Doha?
Replies: 47
Views: 92442

Dear Dunany,

Thank you for letting us know the real picture at ACS Doha. To be honest I wouldn't feel the need to indulge PsyGuy any further.

My first reaction to this post from PsyGuy was to wonder why on earth ISR would allow this to remain...why doesn't the moderator do something about it. However, after reflecting further on this I realized that it would be far more powerful to actually withdraw his right to edit or delete his posts on this thread. In his comments about ACS he has been exposed for a (malicious) fraud more explicitly than at any other point during his contributions to this website. After all, nobody really cared whether he was in Sydney or not. However, I hope that every member of this forum, and particularly anyone who has in the past spoken up in defense of 'team PsyGuy', reads his contribution here.

I also hope that everybody recognises that what we are dealing with is more than a little sad. PsyGuy...honestly buddy, I think you need to seek help.