About this episode

The episode discusses the changing perspectives of Chinese teachers on money and financial stability as they reach mid-life.

Let’s be real—we usually talk about life, culture, and Chinese language. But in this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on something we don’t discuss enough: the "hustle," the desire for financial stability, and how our perspectives on money have shifted as we’ve hit mid-life. From Japanese student gifts to the surprisingly polarizing topic of "skinny injections," this conversation took some unexpected turns. Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with losing weight, and why are we, three "uncles" who are supposed to be focused on teaching, suddenly talking about our earnings and our retirement plans?

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