Chinese woman with Cambridge master’s degree declines biotech job to become zookeeper
Ma Ya, a 25-year-old Chinese graduate from the University of Cambridge, has surprised many by choosing to work as a zookeeper at the Shanghai Zoo for improved health, despite the significant pay cut. She previously worked at a biopharmaceutical company, but found the office environment detrimental to her well-being.
Ma holds degrees from Imperial College London and Cambridge, making her decision seem unconventional to some, given that biopharmaceutical researchers in China earn roughly double the salary of a zookeeper. However, Ma values the active lifestyle and outdoor work environment at the zoo, stating that it has made her "healthier" compared to her previous role.
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Ma Ya, a 25-year-old Chinese graduate from the University of Cambridge, has surprised many by choosing to work as a zookeeper at the Shanghai Zoo for improved health, despite the significant pay cut. She previously worked at a biopharmaceutical company, but found the office environment detrimental to her well-being.
Ma holds degrees from Imperial College London and Cambridge, making her decision seem unconventional to some, given that biopharmaceutical researchers in China earn roughly double the salary of a zookeeper. However, Ma values the active lifestyle and outdoor work environment at the zoo, stating that it has made her "healthier" compared to her previous role.
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