Another perk that my Chinese colleagues at my state middle school get is a free annual summer holiday excursion. It lasts for three days and everything is paid for by the headmaster. He even pays for all the entry tickets to tourist haunts that are visited. I went last summer, but I won't go again. It's too much like an old folks' outing, or a coach tour. Besides, I'm rather a loner!
That said, now I'll say something about my job, which is the most important thing. It's a walk in the park. I never knew a teacher could do so little work in what is basically a part-time position with little stress for such a good salary locally. I am by no means a big spender, but in my county, I'm not skimpy either when I go shopping. Yet I still have loads of money left at the end of the month, month after month.

What's your salary? Is it enough to go home on for two months a year and pay for all your expenses? Will it cover you if you have any medical emergency? Can you save for retirement? Can you afford a new computer if yours dies? Can you have a family on it? Or can you just afford Chinese food and beer?

I don't want to go home, NEVER EVER! My allowance for my air fare is spent in China...LOL. I have no expenses at home, I've made China my home. I have money here from my investments to 'cover me' for medical emergencies, etc. Or for a new PC, if necessary. I don't need INSURANCE of any kind. I don't want a family, I'm glad to have seen the back of mine back home before I left for China. I'm not Chinese nor a pauper, so I needn't rely on my children to support me in my old age! I can rely on my investments! Of course, I can afford the things you mentioned, and plenty more other things besides. As I said, I'm in China for a 'walk in the park' jobwise. I would hate to be respected as a willing workhorse, and I like county life in China. I glide along here. Life is uncomplicated and slow. Your reply seems to be aggressive. Horses for courses, we are all different! Please bear that in mind. I posted to inform other like-minded people of substance what a very good option for me working in China is. Sorry if I've ruffled your feathers in the process!