Well then, let me provide more specificity. Was working on Wall Street in the early 90s and hated my job. #China was just coming into the zeitgeist and I detested the idea of having to get my MBA. Knew that labor is a commodity so decided instead to begin learning Mandarin. 

After years of studying my teacher mentioned that there were a ton of English teaching gigs and asked if I would be interested. Being young and having zero responsibilities I said “absolutely”. 

Was meant to be an 18 month contract. It was but I stayed and began working for different American companies which needed a local rep. Zero regrets.