Airtoday, you must have missed the smiley face at the end; therefore, my weak attempt at humor was lost. No venom or mallus intended, but my points were brought to light by many of the previous posters. In the end, the discussion provided more of the information which really should have come from you in the beginning.
And, no I did not apply for the job - at least I'd know what to expect if I did (based on my own experiences, not what you posted). Your previous description of the area lacked a little realism for the Western foreigner. If you lost your candidates at the last minute, then perhaps you should ensure that expectations match reality for both.