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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    Why not encourage her to be a marine geologist? Get on an offshore rotation
    Your idea of offshore rotation is getting spitroasted by a couple of hefty ladyfellas on your four yearly passport runs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    worth the expense and effort if at the start of a 20-30 year career.
    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    Why not encourage her to be a marine geologist?
    If AI progresses as it might, what jobs will there be in 10 to 20 years? Sam Altman said something about changing the 'social contract', I think he said it was inevitable. I'm glad that I'm not a young person choosing a career now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    Why not encourage her to be a marine geologist? Get on an offshore rotation and get 6 or 7 months off a year?
    To be honest I don't think she'd be into working offshore on some godforsaken rustbucket being piloted into rocks by some lesbian captain as hairy-arsed lumps steal the cutlery while Randy the Filipino chef cooks up communal trays of slop.


    We were watching a youtube vid about Alex Pereira working 14 hours a day in a tire shop at age 12 and I said that's you next year. Will we take you out of school and you can go to work in a tire shop for 12 hours a day. She just looked at me and started singing No Doubt's 'I'm just a girl. I'm just a girl in this world'. Which I was quite proud of.

    But yeah, marine biologist. Hmm, sounds fishy.

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    ^ To be fair, if your daughter takes after you she probably wouldn't be suited to the offshore life, where you are living and working in close proximity to another 70 odd crew and have to get along with everyone without winding people up.

    And there's no point in training to be a marine biologist, the Chinese will long ago have emptied the oceans by the time she's old enough to work.


    Quote Originally Posted by Reg Dingle View Post
    Your idea of offshore rotation is getting spitroasted by a couple of hefty ladyfellas on your four yearly passport runs.
    As usual, words fail me.

    But why on earth would I go for hefty 'ladyfellas'?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    No need to drag Cyrille into this
    Production line plodder, who can barely communicate in his first language, mocks the careers of others.

    Had a few drinks to 'take the edge off' yet?


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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Production line plodder
    That was in the past. He has been on the dole for ages.



    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Had a few drinks to 'take the edge off' yet?
    A few? He has most likely polished off the rotgut brandy at this point. I would not be surprised to see a new post in the drunk food thread.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    As usual, words fail me.

    But why on earth would I go for hefty 'ladyfellas'?
    It takes a big hammer to drive in a long nail

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    Quote Originally Posted by bsnub View Post
    I would not be surprised to see a new post in the drunk food thread.
    In about four hours time he'll be using his good eye to scope out some yellow labeled rump steak in Lidl.

    Then...it's cremation time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reg Dingle View Post
    It takes a big hammer to drive in a long nail
    True enough, a chat up line I have used many a time.

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    Just tell em you have a small cock but a very fast ass

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    Quote Originally Posted by AI-Willy View Post
    Rather than making assumptions about individual teachers' motivations or qualifications, it's more productive to focus on educational quality and outcomes for Thai students. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    The woke answer. I might try deepseek with the same questions and see what we get. Probably programmed to go hard on Brits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    Probably programmed to go hard on Brits.
    Or douchbags...what criteria will you use to determine the difference?

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    Synonymous really

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    The woke answer. I might try deepseek with the same questions and see what we get. Probably programmed to go hard on Brits.
    I imagine you spend a lot of time thinking about going hard on Brits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    The woke answer. I might try deepseek with the same questions and see what we get. Probably programmed to go hard on Brits.
    Do you clear you posts with that German loon mate of yours?

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    I expect deepseek would be meaner on the Americans than the Brits. It's probably pointed towards harming the American national interest as much as possible. It might spit out a different answer if DrWilly is asking from Africa rather than the US.

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    DeepSeek...


    Should a head of an international school be wasting many hours a day arguing on the internet?

    Okay, so the question is whether a head of an international school should spend a lot of time arguing on the internet. Let me think about this. First, I need to consider the role of a school head. Their main responsibilities include managing the school, overseeing staff, ensuring educational standards, engaging with the community, and handling administrative tasks. If they're spending hours each day arguing online, that could take away from these duties.

    But maybe there's another angle. Perhaps the arguments are related to educational policies or defending the school's reputation. In that case, some engagement might be justified. However, "arguing" suggests a confrontational or unproductive exchange. It's important to differentiate between constructive discussions and fruitless arguments.

    Time management is crucial for leadership roles. If the head is dedicating significant time to online arguments, it might indicate poor prioritization. Their presence and availability to staff, students, and parents could suffer. There's also the aspect of public image. A school leader's online behavior reflects on the institution. Engaging in heated arguments could harm the school's reputation.

    On the other hand, everyone needs downtime. Maybe the head uses online discussions as a way to decompress. But there's a difference between occasional leisure and spending "many hours a day." That seems excessive. Burnout is a risk if they're overextending themselves in both professional and online activities.

    Another consideration is the content of the arguments. If they're about educational trends, policy, or relevant issues, it might contribute to their professional development and network. But if it's unrelated or personal, that's less defensible. Also, the nature of online interactions—often toxic and time-consuming—could lead to stress, affecting their job performance.

    I should also think about examples or guidelines. Professional standards for school leaders often emphasize integrity, respect, and responsibility. Public disputes, especially in a contentious manner, might breach these standards. Schools often have social media policies too, which might regulate such behavior.

    In summary, while some online engagement can be beneficial, spending many hours arguing is likely detrimental. It affects time management, reputation, stress levels, and adherence to professional responsibilities. The head should focus on their primary duties and engage online in a constructive, measured way.


    The role of a head of an international school is multifaceted, requiring leadership, strategic oversight, and community engagement. Spending "many hours a day arguing on the internet" raises several concerns:

    1. Time Management: A school leader’s primary responsibility is to prioritize the institution’s needs, including staff coordination, student welfare, and stakeholder communication. Excessive time online could detract from these critical duties, signaling poor prioritization.

    2. Professional Reputation: Public online behavior reflects on the school. Contentious arguments risk damaging trust and credibility, especially if exchanges are perceived as unprofessional, hostile, or unrelated to educational goals.

    3. Productivity vs. Distraction: While constructive dialogue on educational topics (e.g., policy, pedagogy) can enhance expertise, "arguing" often implies unproductive conflict. This may drain energy better spent on actionable school improvements.

    4. Work-Life Balance and Burnout: Leadership roles are already demanding. Adding prolonged online disputes could exacerbate stress, reducing effectiveness in both personal and professional realms.

    5. Ethical and Policy Considerations: Many institutions have social media guidelines emphasizing respect, discretion, and alignment with organizational values. Frequent arguments might breach these standards.

    Conclusion: Occasional, thoughtful engagement in relevant online discussions can be beneficial. However, dedicating significant time to contentious exchanges is inadvisable. The head should focus on leading by example, fostering a positive school culture, and delegating time strategically to uphold their role effectively. If online interaction is essential, it should be purposeful, respectful, and time-bound.

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    ChatGPT failed to point out that if you have a PGCE/iPGCE/M.Ed etc, that counts for about nothing in Thailand if you're not female, white-skinned, young and pretty....

    I'm male, a bit tan-skinned after 23 years in Asia, far from young and butt-ugly. Thai schools won't touch me with a barge-pole. I'm returning to Burma in a few weeks to teach at one of the top international schools in Yangon. (Of course, their desire to employ me might be because anyone with an IQ higher than 10 has fled the country, due to the civil war....)
    Groping women when you're old is fine - everyone thinks you're senile

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    PGCEi has gotten me interviews and offers, but I doubt it would hold much weight with somewhere really top tier, say Dulwich Beijing, for example. I've decided to go back to Mongolia, the outdoors lifestyle outside of work, tax free salary perk, free housing and decent PD opportunities are just not being matched in Thailand, nor is the salary. If anything, I find Bangkok to be a little to sedate and dull after Mongolia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon43 View Post
    not female, white-skinned, young and pretty....
    I hope Missy Armstrong appreciates the complement.

    Simon have you consideed a sox change , a wig and a but of foreskin whitening powder and you could be a Mathyom Ajarn before I can say Blow's yer Uncle

    I see no need to belittle any who graft sooner than than supplement their Trustafarian lifestyle giving teenage chicks kicks right through the night.

    I did soon learn that the higher up you go the perks, seats, views and lunches improve and generally the less active you are the larger the rewards if able to direct others sensitively satisfying them and the goals of the environment .

    Good luck to the engineers, miners, dog cross dressers, Englrish loquacity vendors from mighty Drs with their Int Lounge Lizard passes electric pencil sharpeners and secretaries right down to the honest janitors on a bike who will away their days on t'interwebs , nowt wong wiv dat my lil Zambo , no siree bub.

    Gotta dash Elon's drawing up a shortlist of those prepared to tend Trump's diaper on what he believes will be a return trip to Mars.

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    Last edited by david44; 09-02-2025 at 04:39 PM.
    lest we forget "Trump said Ukraine started the war"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neverna View Post
    DeepSeek...


    Should a head of an international school be wasting many hours a day arguing on the internet?

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    FTFY.

    Should the janitor of a boarding school in Africa be wasting many hours a day arguing on the internet?

    That's an interesting ethical question. While everyone has the right to spend their free time as they choose, there are some considerations worth exploring here:


    The main consideration is whether this activity is interfering with their core job responsibilities. A janitor at a boarding school plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students. If extensive time spent arguing online is preventing them from fulfilling these essential duties, that would be problematic.


    Additionally, one might consider whether those hours could be spent in ways that provide more value - either to the school community (like mentoring students or taking on additional helpful tasks) or to their own wellbeing and development (like rest, family time, or professional development).


    What has made you think about this particular situation?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mandaloopy View Post
    PGCEi has gotten me interviews and offers, but I doubt it would hold much weight with somewhere really top tier, say Dulwich Beijing, for example. I've decided to go back to Mongolia, the outdoors lifestyle outside of work, tax free salary perk, free housing and decent PD opportunities are just not being matched in Thailand, nor is the salary. If anything, I find Bangkok to be a little to sedate and dull after Mongolia.
    Sorry but LOL.

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