Chinese Podcast EP209: Confessions of Chinese Teachers: Why We’re Suddenly So Obsessed with Money

<p>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 &quot;hustle,&quot; 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 &quot;skinny injections,&quot; this conversation took some unexpected turns. Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with losing weight, and why are we, three &quot;uncles&quot; who are supposed to be focused on teaching, suddenly talking about our earnings and our retirement plans? </p><p><br></p>