The whole China novelty has also worn off for many FTs. Not only have loads of foreigners already been there now, but China no longer represents a future of great opportunities in the eyes of many young graduates, the media reports only seem to spell doom and gloom now.

It is unclear which country will be the next frontier for ESL adventurers, but China is no longer the hot ticket these days.

Maybe when these young graduates don't turn up for work in China it will prove a shot in the arm for older fifty-plus teachers to ooze in and replace them; financially independent retired gentlemen with pink-room money to spend. Young graduates should get jobs in their own countries and not be looking for easy numbers.