Let's Japan.org Debunking Eikaiwa and Ramblings in Japan

For all the truths that are in those blog entries, there is a lot of crap that I feel only Turner (the author) had to face.
I feel that the majority of Aeon teachers in my area, which is the same area where Turner worked, are more than happy. And while we bitch and moan, it seems like his school, and just about only with him, do a lot of those situations arise.

As a current AEON teacher I can say that a lot of this isn't true and some of it is dated.

1) There is no 29.5 work week available anymore.
2) No free flight home. That died with the 29.5 hour work week.
3) You don't have to stay until the last student leaves.
4) You are free to do whatever you'd like during your break.
5) You can hang out with students outside of class. Though at my school they often ask about it to make sure they aren't just getting "free english lessons." So, while they discourage too much hanging out, they don't try to stop you.
6) Sales are important, however I've never been forced to promote a material I didn't believe in. And I do believe that the materials are good if used. Students aren't forced to finish the materials, but they are encouraged to. This is common sense— part of being a teacher (anywhere) is being a motivator. I want the students to complete the materials for two reasons 1) it will improve their english; 2) they paid for something I suggested and I want them to get their money's worth.
7) While some students are in classes that don't match their level I've never had a student that threw money at the manager and got into a classes that was way too high. However, I do have students that are in classes that are a bit too high for them. On the other hand, I've been asked to suggest classes that were to high for students and declined— this was accepted by the staff without any hard feelings.

And a word of advice, don't tell your coworkers you have a blog and then bitch about them on it. I don't care where you work, that will be a world of pain.