The situation you describe is one that typically applies to what happens at crappy training centres in China: I do doubt that 8,000 RMB is a "high paying esl job"

Actually the guy I knew was pulling 10,000 rmb a month. Not a bad number considering ex army and no degree, and he was working PT as a football coach.

but to work yourself to death instead.

Whoever said life regardless of political system was easy? Everyone has to work according to their needs, if some need and want more than others, then their choice surely? I work practically 7 days a week, either online, or in a classroom, that's life...if you don't like working, what's the point of going abroad to be a teacher? You may as well sign on the dole at home and doss about?

even most of my crocodiles look "handsome" with their big mouth and nice teeth in it...lol)

How many crocodiles do you keep in Kenya...LOL.