Blindsided

[gzmike]

I have worked in a few schools in China, and sometimes switched jobs simply because it was already April and my school had just not gotten around to renewing contracts yet (it was like they didn't even think it was a priority to renew contracts so "early"). I tried explaining to several admin in the past (usually starting in March) that good schools start recruiting before winter break and that they might lose me as well as other good teachers if they don't renew soon, but there were always excuses and vague promises that they would get it when they could. So my best advice is don't wait until May to find another job if your school has not already renewed you. Even April is probably too late!