In one sentence, WASTA reigns supreme in Gulf countries. Although these countries have labour laws on the books (most based on UK/European models), they mean nothing and you are right, you have absolutely no rights. At one Gulf school, over 7 of us filed complaints for major labor law violations and absolutely NOTHING was done to remedy the situation; these stories abound in private, for profit schools in the Middle East. Beware, you have no rights in these countries. Professionals to migrant workers are treated deplorably by employers and sponsors throughout Gulf countries.

I too think that anyone who has so much time to post on an international teaching board, probably needs to find other interests or productive ways to use his time. He could even get several accounts, if he wants to post so frequently, so people wouldn't get so annoyed.

There are so many teachers who are far more experienced in international teaching than this guy and as a veteran international teacher, I think he sounds like he would be very annoying to work or travel with. My experience is that you meet some of the best, worst and flakiest people in international schools and, based on the postings he makes, I wouldn't want to work with him.

Interteach, I too am a long time member of ISR and I think it serves a very important purpose because we international teachers are very vulnerable. I have always enjoyed your posts, so please stay on the site.

ISR should limit the responses better, so that we don't have what do yo call them, trolls?

Does anyone have any current information about schools in Lebanon? Best schools? Thoughts on the political situation? Any info is helpful!