By Emma Lunn
Andrew Shaw, 63, on how he switched to a new career and life in another continent
Name: Andrew Shaw
Age: 63
Occupation: Jade carver and author, China
Income: £48,000
I took early retirement from my job as a BBC reporter 13 years ago to travel to China to pursue my dream to learn to carve jade. At one time I loved reporting live from major events such as 9/11. It was as if I was witnessing history rather than covering the news. But the death of my mother made me rethink my life.
Source: ‘I quit life as a BBC journalist to live as a jade carver in China’
Category: Money, China, World news, Asia Pacific, BBC, Media, UK news
