Former Entertainer Seeks Work After Political Exit; Criticized for Past Choices

Chen Chia-hsing, widely known as "Caramel Brother," has announced his exit from the political arena at the age of 44 and is now actively seeking new employment.

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If you want to save money, you need to find a job that pays over 50,000 a month, but most jobs are below 50,000.

Chia-hsing shared on Facebook that Taipei's daily living cost, as reported by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, is NT$1,134. This translates to a monthly expenditure of NT$34,014, meaning an income exceeding NT$50,000 is necessary for savings. He lamented that most available jobs fall below this threshold. When asked about returning to entertainment, he stated the Taiwanese entertainment industry is "basically dead."

Internet celebrity Chen Yi expressed her disappointment with Chia-hsing's situation, revealing she had spent considerable time advising him against entering politics. She had even suggested alternative career paths, such as an e-commerce business for pets, to ensure a stable income. "Unfortunately, he insisted on entering politics, and I foresaw this outcome at the time," she commented.

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The Taiwanese entertainment industry is basically dead.

Chen Yi was critical of Chia-hsing's decision-making, suggesting he was not inherently intelligent and was easily manipulated after reading Marxist theories and being influenced by others. "People with poor intellect and who think they know everything are the easiest to manipulate," she stated. She added that if she were a political party, she would have initially chosen him for his loyalty but would now discard him due to his lack of further utility.

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Unfortunately, he insisted on entering politics, and I foresaw this outcome at the time.

Furthermore, Chen Yi pointed out the difficulty for individuals in their 40s without impressive academic or professional backgrounds to re-enter the job market, especially for high-paying positions. She argued that employers would likely prefer younger candidates with similar qualifications. "When you eloquently analyze the job market, why don't you consider the underlying logic: you simply don't deserve it?" she questioned, also noting his struggles with self-media despite the decline of Taiwan's entertainment industry.

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People with poor intellect and who think they know everything are the easiest to manipulate!