How working in China with Haida HR changed my life

As a Math teacher recruited by Haida Interact International, I would really love to share my experience and thoughts with all the teachers out there who don't know much about Haida HR and are skeptical about the prospect of leaving their homeland to work in China.

I joined this big, happy family in May this year. Just like anyone else might have done, I also went through a fair share of reviews and testimonials online before taking the plunge. However, after working for all these months with Haida HR, I feel myself to be in the position of writing a testimonial about the company.

Haida HR has been in every way much more than a normal recruitment company. It has been a family to me. Through Haida, I have gone through a life-changing experience – working in a lovely country like China, and getting acquainted with an amazing culture!

Haida offers you a wholesome work experience that’s enriching and fun in equal parts. Never had I ever dreamt of working so distantly in a completely different culture. But the support and care I received from Haida made everything easier for me and my fellow teachers. So if you ask me, I would highly recommend working with Haida HR.

Good Experience with Haida

I am from Toronto, Canada. I enrolled through Haida International 2 years back. The experience has been wonderful for me. I came to know about this human resource company from social media and it grabbed my attention instantly. Although I enrolled through their website, I wasn't sure about my future in China as I wasn't a certified teaching professional. I was very good at English, but certification is of utmost importance if you are looking to teach outside the country.

However, soon I came to know about the free TEFL certification provided by Haida, through Haida International education reviews. I was very happy and decided to pack my bag. When I reached there, I realized that it was more than just a recruitment agency. It was the first institution to offer a free China TEFL course, possibly the only free TEFL course in the world.

They offered me a  highly recognized certification through this course. Soon I was on my way to Shanghai from Hangzhou. I started teaching students while living in a free accommodation provided to me by Haida International company. I loved the overall culture and values of the country. My job is pretty peaceful and all the students respond to what the teachers have to say. All in all, it turned out to be a very good decision to enroll through Haida.

Good company with good services

Haida International is a very good company in China’s Hangzhou. It's more than just a common recruitment company. It not only recruits candidates but offers a number of services to them.

When I went to China after going through Haida International Education Reviews, the only thing I was worried about was the accommodation. Because it is not only difficult to get a decent accommodation when you travel outside the country, but the price you have to pay is hefty. But, I was pretty happy to see that the company provides a decent accommodation, which is totally free of cost and in the middle of the city. 

 It was really unbelievable for me as I realized I could save more from the salary I earn as I don’t have to pay for the accommodation. The accommodation provided by Haida is not just a makeshift room but a reasonable place to spend your time. You get a very nice attached kitchen and washroom with all the amenities. There is adequate space in the apartment wherein you can easily do your regular activities on have fun on the weekends. You can do a decent workout and get some sunlight as well.  

I have everything else I need at my home. All in all, Haida International equips you with all the necessary things and makes nice arrangements so that you are able to work your way through with ease and comfort. I have gone through all the training sessions, seminars and whatnot, which have kept me in good stead. It is not that difficult to manage yourself in China. The best part is that the company conducts monthly trips for all the employees to get some time off from the daily routine, which is absolutely terrific.

Nice Company to work with

It was March 2017, when I got an opportunity to work in two different countries. My role was same in both the countries, as I had to teach the English language to the students. But, I decided to go to China as it is a fast-developing country, full of different cultural and traditional values. I went through Haida China reviews before making the final call. Opportunities don’t come often, but when they come you can’t just make a decision without proper knowledge.

I was satisfied with the reviews shared by a number of teachers who had worked with Haida and decided to go there. I wasn’t sure if I made the right decision initially because China and its people are often portrayed as very different from the rest of the world. However, Haida HR made my job easy. Although some of my fears came true pertaining to the difference in language, the training sessions and seminars conducted by the company were often helpful and I didn’t need anything more than that to start teaching the students. The students are generally very thankful and decent. But, there are some institutions where they have to be taught from scratch.
The teachers get a handsome salary, apart from the free accommodation, free TEFL course and frequent trips to beautiful places. This is why Haida is famous for being more than a recruitment company. Haida International education reviews on the internet can prove to be helpful if you want to enrol. In China, there is hardly anyone who doesn’t know about the company.
As far as culture is concerned, it’s just awesome. If you love and respect different cultures than you will find Chinese culture the most interesting. I don’t need to tell you about the food. Is there a place where Chinese food isn’t famous enough? All in all, I think there is nothing to worry about. Complete your timetable and be responsible, and rest everything will be taken care off by this wonderful recruitment company.

Peaceful, yet entertaining life of China

I am one of those guys who is always looking for new opportunities and a platform to prove my credentials as a teacher. In 2016, it was for the first time that I got a huge opportunity to work outside the country with Haida HR. I was raring to go, but the only thing that was worried about is the language barrier. China is a different country altogether, I thought I may find it difficult to interact with the people.

But, all that was just a misconception. I was so shocked to see that there are many other foreigners working there in different industries and sectors. Although their language is actually different, it is not impossible to interact with them like we often hear about Chinese people. The local institute where I started to teach the Chinese students is located in Hangzhou. The students are very friendly and they understand whatever you want to convey. You need to have a good hold on the English language, everything else will fall into place with time. 
The free courses, seminars, and training sessions that I had heard about through Haida International Education Reviews, are actually very effective. They prove to be helpful when you are dealing with younger students, who are often new to the English classes. Apart from this, everything else is pretty smooth. The company provides you a decent place to live at, and there are frequent sessions to fix any issues. Not to forget the monthly trips, where all the teachers interact with each other and capture some wonderful memories. 
It is not only about work. The life in China is peaceful and entertaining, wherein you can enjoy the adventurous life and still save enough for your future. The experience that you get counts for gold dust when you come back to your native place. All in all, I think Haida HR is doing a fine job and proving to be one of the best recruitment company for foreign teachers.