A netizen from Fangzi District, Weifang City, Shandong Province, posted on Xiaohongshu revealing that local hired teachers are facing severe wage arrears, with salaries delayed by 180 days, performance bonuses by 545 days, and housing provident funds by 300 days. Heating fees are two years overdue. The poster complained about not having money to pay back wages before the Mid-Autumn Festival and being unable to return home for the holiday, jokingly referencing slogans from within the system, sparking discussions among netizens about grassroots finances and teacher compensation.