Is teaching in CHINA worth it in 2025? Here's the truth.

Thinking of teaching English in China in 2025? Here’s my honest take.

As someone who’s been teaching ESL in China for years, I’m breaking down whether I think it’s still worth it — what’s changed, what’s great, what’s challenging, and what you need to know before you come. Whether you’re a new teacher, a recent grad, or just curious about life in China, this video will give you a realistic look at teaching in China in 2025.
✅ Salary, lifestyle, student changes
✅ Visa process and school expectations
✅ The truth about daily life & culture shock
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Solid salary
00:59 Low cost of living
01:27 Life is getting easier
02:20 Crazy convenient
03:03 Convenient transportation
04:26 General safety
05:35 Friendly people
06:29 Respect for teachers
07:02 Classes aren’t intense
07:40 Opportunities for travel
08:24 International travel
08:50 Vacation time
10:30 Fewer jobs now
11:02 Not a career
12:08 Not foreigner friendly
14:10 Different benefits
15:57 Opened my mind
18:41 More empathetic
19:45 Appreciate your own culture
20:31 Look at our culture in a new light
21:32 Freedom and flexibility

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Hi, I’m Megan! I’ve been an ESL/EFL teacher in China for over 10 years. I share the tips and tricks, information and inspiration that I wish I had when I first started out teaching.

I’m currently teaching at a university, while also getting my PhD in Curriculum Design. So if you’re looking for a fellow teacher who is balancing work, study, travel, and daily life, let’s be friends!

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