Lucky

A lot of foreigners get screwed over at their private school jobs here, but I have to admit that I have felt pretty lucky. Sure there were some things that I didn't agree with and some cultural differences that would have me internally steaming, but for the most part things were okay. Thankfully I am the kind of person who keeps a cushion in my bank account, because I don't believe I was ever paid on time. That being said, my boss was never trying to pull anything over on me, he is just legitimately forgetful. 


I had a meeting with my bosses tonight regarding my final pay and they definitely went above and beyond what they needed to in that regard. I have to admit that I feel very lucky. On top of that my bosses wife has been running around with a green poster board getting students to sign it (at least that is what I believe is happening), she even kicked me out of my last class 15 minutes early today so she could get those students to do it.


When I was in the meeting with my boss he started crying, and we all know how well I deal with crying people. I think I took it to a new level when I started laughing, I wasn't sure why but I just felt so awkward. I knew that they liked me but I had no idea as to the extent apparently. My bosses wife also cornered me and told me that she would not accept me saying "maybe" in regards to coming back to their school in one or two years from now, that I absolutely must. Again, I responded with laughter and covering my face. Then I was given their email address and mailing address and told to email them lots (which they also said they won't respond because my boss can't type and his wife doesn't know enough English to respond), as well as mail them actual letters.


All in all, it's nice to know I'm going to be missed. I hope the new teacher is good, works hard and treats them well. I just hope she isn't quite as good as me ;)