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 —————————————— // TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 —————————————— //EXPLORE MORE VIDEOS 10 things I refuse to do as a teacher:    • Honest Teacher Talk, 10 Things I Absolutel...   Adjective Football Game:    • Fun Adjectives FOOTBALL ESL game for Descr...   Busy week in China vlog:    • A Busy Week in China! Balancing ESL Teachi...   /HANDOUTS & RESOURCES https://www.atlasteaching.com/store-2 // GET MORE CONTENT Website: www.atlasteaching.com Instagram: @atlasteaching // TEFL COURSE I RECOMMEND ITTT Course (Use this link or code GFAKC2024J for a 10% discount!) https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=GFAKC2... // VPN I RECOMMEND Witopia VPN: https://my.personalvpn.com/ref/5aL7dnzP // WHAT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS Vlog camera: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-zv-... // WANT TO WORK WITH ME? For business inquiries, contact: [email protected] // ABOUT ME 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! Let me know what other videos you’d like to see from me—whether that be days in my life as a teacher, living abroad in China, travel videos, or specific advice on a topic! disclaimer: some links in the description may be affiliate links. I may receive a commission, which helps to support this channel, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting! * Subscriber Count: 3,181