This became increasingly apparent when the Chinese teachers started making more money than the foreigners, because foreign teachers salaries have been basically frozen for the last 8 years or so. Chinese teacher's salaries have more than doubled in that same time. The foreign teacher is considered just for entertainment, and this is partly a defensive measure because many of the Chinese teachers teach in an outmoded style that the students (in a public institution) will tell you they find very boring and inefficient.

I would agree, this is frustrating, and one reason people who value their future/sanity leave. Even if you have a cushy and great job, this can sour it for you. I have received flak on these boards for complaining of chinese teachers receiving benefits that I did not get, and was called greedy and stupid for complaining about it, but I don't see it as complaining, merely standing up for myself.

One reason many move to a place where they do get the credit, respect and salary they deserve.