For Young Chinese Seeking Jobs, Less Pay Means More Life Balance

The average starting salary for graduates in 2022 was the highest in 10 years; 6.1% of fresh graduates were paid a monthly salary of over 10,000 yuan ($1,437); but more graduates are willing to sacrifice their salary for a better work-life balance. These were some of the findings of a survey that surfaced on social media this week, just ahead of the new recruitment season as new graduates across China prepare to start their careers. According to China’s Ministry of Education, around 11.6 million students will graduate this year — a record high.