I actually support the view that FTs aren’t paid that much. There is this stupid stereotype that FTs are unqualified and on the dole/welfare back home. Actually, would arguably earn a decent salary back home.

Not in my case, John. Maybe I'm the exception to your stupid generalization ( stereotype). Came here after 2 years' jobless back in Scotia, because wasn't interested in being taken for a ride in a menial hospitality job or trying to sell houses or insurance back home, commission-paid only.

I maintain that China's the best bet for enlightened folks who know there's EASY money to be made here if they look the part, namely white, and aren't too illiterate! 5000 or so a month for doing very little teachin few hours pressure-less in a county takes some beating, doesn't it? Especially for those who relish drinking at lunchtimes and then teaching! Can't you extrapolate, that way's better for your students - you speak slower and are jollier coz of alcohol so they can follow you better, and class time just flies by?