Vesicle, not sure if you're speaking to me, but yes, it is currently worth it to me to live in China (Beijing). There are not many other places in the world right now where I can make as much money doing what I like to do, and have new opportunities pop up almost weekly. Definitely not doable in home country the USA. And it's an interesting place to be, with something new (not necessarily pleasant, but new) everyday. Boredom is my enemy. In Beijing and despite the bad press, we actually have quite a few annual clear days, esp. from Sept-April, and on the worst pollution days, I limit outside exposure and stay indoors. I have air cleaners at home and office. I get my lungs checked every year to the extent possible (this is partly to check for TB exposure also). And I'm fortunate to have the flexibility and can afford to leave China for extended holidays, several times a year. More unfortunately, I have unrelated medical issues that will certainly kill me before the long term exposure to pollution does. And I have no dependents who rely on my continued good health for their survival, or whom I need to consider in my decision-making process.