Ever thought ALTs lacked training?

One of teh most difficult things coming to Japan, aside moving to a new country where I didnt speak the language, was trying to work out exactly what my job is. Yes we got a couple of days training in London, another three in Tokyo, but was that really enough?

I just found this article
which talks about the trainign ALts get and what could, if anything, be done about it.

Kinda nice to know its a common problem, but worrying that it's a problem that's been around for a long time.