Author: Carrie Kirby / Source: Wise Bread
When I lived in Beijing in the late 1990s, most Chinese people were poor compared to their American counterparts. I remember visiting bars that catered to foreigners with local friends in tow, and having them marvel that the price of one drink could feed them for a week.
People were considered well off if they owned a car or had an apartment with hot water on demand.Things have changed. While poverty is still common in China, the wealthy class has ballooned. China is now in second place, after the U.S., for the most ultra high net worth individuals. And the wealthy class there is expected to keep on growing, with the number of Chinese millionaires expected to surge 41 percent to 2.7 million by 2022, according to Credit Suisse.
This means that there are lots of Chinese people in the market for goods and services their parents couldn’t afford. Here are some ways you could cash in.
Teach English online
Teaching English for a low salary or as a volunteer has long been a way for new college grads to see the world. But the combination of global broadband and growing Chinese wealth has created an opportunity for Americans to make decent money teaching English from the comfort of their homes. VIPKID connects English-speaking teachers with children in China for one-on-one video lessons that pay $14 to $22 per hour. (See also: How to Earn $1,000 a Month or More as an Online Tutor)
Be a butler
In 2016, the Netherlands-based International Butler Academy opened a training program in Shanghai to serve the growing demand for butlers among high net worth households in China.
English or English-appearing butlers who are willing to travel to China can start at $60,000 — nearly 50 percent more than beginner butlers earn in the West. Staffing agencies report that the premium is driven by the status boost that comes with employing a bona fide Downton Abbey-style butler. (See also: 14 Jobs that Capitalize on the Growth in Rich Households)Rent your vacation property to Chinese tourists
Airbnb has been pushing hard into the Chinese…
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