My fairwell to TEFL

**Umbuku** · 13th September 2007 19:53

Money isn't everything.

Good luck Bruce whomever you may be.

**jonny danger** · 13th September 2007 22:23

I love this job. I'll never leave it. Let me see, where could I go ....... what would I do .......? Yeah, I love this job.

**Jon** · 14th September 2007 02:13

^ too true. Good luck Bruce. Life is more interesting with different chapters.

**Hong Kong Phooey** · 14th September 2007 02:47

Personally, I'd be more impressed if Bruce told us he was disposing of his stock/shares in TEFL Int'l as well. Just 'cuz he's quitting a main board position doesn't mean he won't have a background influence in how the business is run in future.

**Matthew** · 14th September 2007 03:16

Good luck

**buddahas** · 14th September 2007 03:21

Originally Posted by American Ajarn

Sounds like the story of a winner to me.

Peace mate.

Need investors for your second project?

If you like parting with your money by investing in projects you know nothing about, then I've got some Enron shares I'd like to sell to you

**kidneystone** · 14th September 2007 03:42

Originally Posted by Desertexile

Take a look at TEFL Int mate - I think I'm safe in saying millions, of dollars, atleast.

As far as I know TEFL Int is a registered chatity. If he has made millions then he could well be in deep doodoo with the tax man!

**preezeplessone** · 14th September 2007 05:31

Con Artists never quit; they just change "jobs." He has been outed like a groundhog on a hot winter day.

**Whitey** · 14th September 2007 05:47

Originally Posted by Desertexile

Take a look at TEFL Int mate - I think I'm safe in saying millions, of dollars, atleast.

Not according to the financials he submits to the government. It's a non-profit venture and I think Bruce has always maintained his salary was something like 40,000 baht per month. So no, at least according to the law, he didn't make millions.

I'm sure he'll be very successful in his new venture. He's got a great knack for marketing. It's that knack for marketing combined with a great TEFL trainer that has made TEFL International what is it.

**American Ajarn** · 14th September 2007 07:38

Originally Posted by buddahas

If you like parting with your money by investing in projects you know nothing about, then I've got some Enron shares I'd like to sell to you

That’s why you'll remain a peon.

Smart investors invest in smart people (workers). We could care less what business it entails. So long as there is a track record of success and receipts to prove it – startup money is trivial.

Just like stocks.

But this is all probably way over your head.

**jimbo** · 14th September 2007 08:36

**El Tel** · 14th September 2007 09:17

Tefl International?
Are they the outfit that used to advertise their course in the Bangkok Post's Jobs section in order to hook teachers looking for work?

If that's the case, then I say good riddance. One less snake oil salesman in Thailand.

**pucky** · 14th September 2007 09:27

Good luck to you. Hey---if someone's new, a TEFL course is a must lest you become a co-worker teacher.

**crew** · 14th September 2007 09:59

Originally Posted by El Tel

Tefl International? Are they the outfit that used to advertise their course in the Bangkok Post's Jobs section in order to hook teachers looking for work? If that's the case, then I say good riddance. One less snake oil salesman in Thailand.

So exactly what do you know about TEFL Int'l? How many grads have you spoken to? What do you know about their course? What do you know about their instructors? Do you have any idea how they compare to all the cowboy outfits in Thailand?

Nice post

**Just another BOF** · 14th September 2007 10:01

Unsubstantiated allegation deleted , in my estimation, he ran his businesses to make a quick buck rather than establish a good name. In fact I would recommend on his past track record the only line of business open to him now is opening an EP or MEP.