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Jesus Jones

I’m presently employed directly by my school teaching PE and English Intensive P1. However, I’m a little concerned over a Filipino teacher. She is very pleasant and has recently replaced another Filipino who was here for only a week before he left, he didn’t inform the agency he works for or the school. This I have just found out.

The conversation arose because she is concerned about her wage and how she would be paid; this is when I realized the scam. It appears the first Filipino who works for an agency is applying for the jobs, which he than hands over to another Filipino without telling the agency or the school. He then takes a cut of the teachers’ wages.

The point being this lady shouldn’t be working here, and neither does the agency have her account details to pay her. She is presumably putting her trust in this guy, and no doubt he is taking the larger cut.

Do I inform the school or stay out of it?

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mrsquirrel

Do you really care if she is getting ripped off? If so talk to the agency.

If not don't

Jesus Jones

I don't care about her agency, I was more concerend about the school. I suppose it's not my business so i'll leave there.

mordiboy

Think of the kids! Am guessing you're a fellow teacher?

jim1176

Good idea

She is paying a commission to agency or this other guy either way. maipenrai

mobs00

Seems she was not qualified to get the job in the first place so ultimately it will be the students who will suffer. I'd say something, anonymously.

Khun Custard

From my experience, but not in the education industry, this type of scam is occurring all the time with mid to low skilled expats who are not of the bar trade variety(the ones most exploited).

Expat Thai's are also very susceptible to "brokers" who commission costs of relocating (repaying the passage), salary % cut and then launder the remittance exchange rate who can very nasty if the worker does not complete the employment contract or pays "the fees" on time.

Up to you, but tread very carefully as their is likely to be some one at the top who is a local and could make your life and career very difficult.

NickA

I would expect the school to notice a change of teacher.

xlineshooter

I agree with the posters who say it is the kids who will suffer. So very true.

The way I see it is you have 2 choices. 1. Shut up and be a part of the problem by allowing it to continue, or 2. Open up and be part of the solution. Besides, your job is not at stake.

jim1176

or 3 maipenrai, they really are not learning much anyway.... Is there really a solution? dont get involved with trying to make thailand perfect

xlineshooter

So, "It's nothing (maipemrai). " Well you keep your head in the sand Jim and do nothing. No, there is not a solution from people like you because of "maipenrai". Well, it is something, Its a scam, known about by 3 teachers who are asking for advise. That was my advise and its good advise.

The kids are learning a lot, but unfortunately not English. And, yes there is a solution. At least a partial solution, and that is to volunteer your language skills to help these kids that want to learn. I and other posters here do that as you have probably read in other threads. Not every kid wants to learn, but we can help those that do.

Jim, when and if you Do get Involved, you will find this to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

Lastly, what is the definition of a perfect country.

Jesus Jones

Yes, I am leaning over more to inform the school. If this was a man then I'm sure I wouldn't even hesitate considering recent reports of abuse. There are three of us that know already, and as well as her spoken English not being too clear, I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before someone becomes suspicious.

xlineshooter

Helloooo...!!!!!

3 of you know, by not informing the school, and waiting for them to find out on their own, your silence will only serve to make all of the farang teachers in your school suspect. Your already disliked by the Thai teachers because you earn more money than them. Report it, all three of you and you will make yourselves look good. Stay silent and the opposite will surely happen.

teddy

scottish, aren't you?

xlineshooter

If a black Amrican can be an African American, then I am going to be a Scottish, Irish, British American.

kingwilly

bunch of sanctimonious twats.

if it is the sort of school that does not even notice a change of teacher, then it is hardly the sort of school that would all that worried anyway.



How does lack of English skills relate in any way to paedophilia ?

poor troll Jesus.

xlineshooter

AMEN Kingwilly

Jesus Jones

Where did I say her lack of English skills pointed to her, or anyone else for that matter being a pediophile?

Oh shit! Never mind I, i briefly forgot it was you I was responding to!

NickA

I can't even imagine such a place. Not even as if they look similar.

You'd think the students might notice as well.

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