Earning 6,000 yuan (US$820) a month, young woman expresses strong aspiration to eventually become canteen manager A woman, who holds a master's degree in journalism from the prestigious Peking ...

A 26-year-old woman with a master’s degree in journalism chose to work in the university’s canteen instead of pursuing a high-paying corporate career.

Ms Huang completed her master's in 2022 and then interned at various media organisations. A Chinese woman ditched high-paying job to work as a canteen worker to prioritise her happiness.

According to the South China Morning Post, the woman, Huang, explained that she opted to work at the campus canteen to choose her pleasure over societal expectations. After graduating in 2022 ...

After graduating in 2022, Huang had interned at major internet companies as well as prominent state-run media organisations. However, she said she found deeper fulfilment in her current role.

A 26-year-old woman with a master’s degree in journalism chose to work in the university’s canteen instead of pursuing a high-paying corporate career. A 26-year-old woman from China ...