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.

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.

Best of recruitment companies

My friend is a fun loving and travel enthusiast. He loves exploring new places and corporate life just doesn’t fit into his lifestyle. One day he called me and asked if I was interested in working outside the country. My answer was a straight‘No’. He tried to entice me by talking about all the benefits and promises made by Haida HR China on its website. I wasn’t moved at all. But he refused to give up. One day I just went through some search engines and looked for the company. Everything looked good apart from a few negative reviews, which must have come from some red tapers. I searched a bit more and looked down Haida HR Reviews. It only indicated positivity. I enquired about the induction process, which turned out to be very simple and I was on my way to China with my best buddy. I must say working alongside your buddy is the best experience one can have.

I realized my friend’s decision only when I started working there. The company not only provides a good support to its employees but also offers free training courses and seminars. There are sports programs too. Monthly trips conducted by Haida HR China only add to the benefits. Life in China is not only enjoyable but peaceful as well. No one will stop you from walking down the street even at midnight, which is not the case in the US. With all the studios and clubs, China is not short of entertainment.

The best thing is the salary package which is exciting. You are able to save as you get value for money, especially in Hangzhou. It’s a perfect mix of entertainment and work. I used to think that it must be very difficult to adjust in any other country. But Haida HR makes it very easy for all the foreign teachers who are coming in numbers through their efficient recruitment process. There are times when you may be surrounded by the challenges, but it will only make you better. No job is easy, but one thing is certain in China, which is the job security. 

Apart from this, I really believe that educating children is the best possible way for enhancing your knowledge. Keeping yourself busy with little kids is amazing, especially when you are in China, where you have these soft-spoken kids who respect their teachers a lot.

A dynamic life in Hangzhou, China

People are scared of going out of the country to work for long duration. They say what if we are not able to adjust or what if we find the life boring there. Exactly same was the case with me, I was way too comfortable in my motherland and never wanted to leave it.

But there is not much money in corporate and I didn’t had a lot of money to start my own business or invest somewhere. So I had to think about going abroad someday. The offer couldn’t have come at a better time. I had just got my yearly appraisal when I heard about Haida HR, which recruits foreign teachers to work in different cities of China. I knew I needed it badly no matter how scared I was. I signed up the next day and went through with my decision.

Everything happened so quickly and I was on my way to China. I had received a healthy package, so I was happy but there were butterflies in my stomach. When I reached I got great support from Haida HR and they did their best to make me feel comfortable. I was very surprised to see that all the ghosts I had were already gone in my mind. It wasn’t that difficult to be fair. It became a lot easier with training courses of Haida and all the seminars where knowledge sharing sessions were held. 

 There was peace in my mind and I was really happy to see where I had landed. Today I have already completed 7 months and have explored most of the cities. I absolutely love the Chinese food no matter where I eat it. Haida HR is an efficient recruitment company that knows what the candidates want. In return, I have already taught the English language to at least 100-150 students in these 7 months. The students respond very well and there is no indiscipline in my school. 

Best of recruitment companies

My friend is a fun loving and travel enthusiast. He loves exploring new places and corporate life just doesn’t fit into his lifestyle. One day he called me and asked if I was interested in working outside the country. My answer was a straight‘No’. He tried to entice me by talking about all the benefits and promises made by Haida HR China on its website. I wasn’t moved at all. But he refused to give up. One day I just went through some search engines and looked for the company. Everything looked good apart from a few negative reviews, which must have come from some red tapers. I searched a bit more and looked down Haida HR Reviews. It only indicated positivity. I enquired about the induction process, which turned out to be very simple and I was on my way to China with my best buddy. I must say working alongside your buddy is the best experience one can have.

I realized my friend’s decision only when I started working there. The company not only provides a good support to its employees but also offers free training courses and seminars. There are sports programs too. Monthly trips conducted by Haida HR China only add to the benefits. Life in China is not only enjoyable but peaceful as well. No one will stop you from walking down the street even at midnight, which is not the case in US. With all the studios and clubs, China is not short of entertainment.

The best thing is the salary package which is exciting. You are able to save as you get value for money, especially in Hangzhou. It’s a perfect mix of entertainment and work. I used to think that it must be very difficult to adjust in any other country. But Haida HR makes it very easy for all the foreign teachers who are coming in numbers through their efficient recruitment process. There are times when you may be surrounded by the challenges, but it will only make you better. No job is easy, but one thing is certain in China, which is the job security. 

Apart from this, I really believe that educating children is the best possible way for enhancing your knowledge. Keeping yourself busy with little kids is amazing, especially when you are in China, where you have these soft-spoken kids who respect their teachers a lot.

Life is Great

Shēnghuó hěn hǎo, is how I would describe life in Hangzhou. From what I’ve seen and heard, a foreigner in Hangzhou isn’t looked at with disapproval, unlike other Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Hangzhou is really warm and welcoming to foreigners and Haida HR offers the best of the Chinese lifestyle. You’ll get to know what a working Chinese adult enjoys when you take Haida HR’s offer.

Once you start your life here, it is better not to compare it with the life back at home. I think that’s why a lot of foreign teachers have difficulty adjusting here. Teaching the Chinese children wasn’t easy as it required a lot of patience and training. Trainers and seniors like Zhou Yang made teaching easy by sharing the psychology and culture followed by the Chinese children.
I instantly fell in love with the scenic beauties Hangzhou has. There are a lot of mountainous escapes that you can explore during your weekends, a perfect chance to relax when the week has been hectic. Hangzhou is the perfect mix of the neon-shimmering city life and countryside beauty.
There were times when I used to get rid of my hangover with long walks by the West Lake. The fresh breeze was an analgesic for me. Sunset used to be so romantic that it made an asexual person like me wish for a partner. I used to listen to suicide boy to the sunset and secretly sip some rum from the hip flask. Used to be the perfect Sunday evenings.
I miss the mixture of sweet fragrances that I used to smell when I passed the perfume stores. The luscious smell of Chinese foods on the snack street was even more inviting. 
It’s more about Hangzhou than about Haida HR. I had a smooth experience with this recruiter but I am sure they lack in one way or the other. You’ll have to take your chances, there’s no way around the risk. 


 

A bored Frenchman’s tasteful life in Hangzhou

When English isn’t your first language and you’re selected to be an English teacher in a land far away, the experience can be really exciting. Being French, I’ve had a few problems dealing with pronunciations of English words, but my nationality and culture can never compromise my prowess in spoken and written English. I enjoy teaching English to little children in my village so they can experience everything our little blue planet has to offer. I took the call too when I found Haida HR, the recruitment company online forums had been talking about.

I had seen a good share of negatives about this Hangzhou-based company, which really didn’t convince me. I suspected that most of these badmouths were posted by people who mainly had problems with the Cooperation Agreement of Teacher’s Dispatch and other things. Instead of heeding these reviews, I tracked people currently working in Hangzhou with the help of Haida HR. Turns out they love their job in China.

I am not much of a sinophile, but I love Kung Fu movies and Chinese cuisine. China has some beautiful panoramic places, which made it easy for me to settle in. Hangzhou features a long roster of eye-grabbing sceneries like the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda, and the tea plantations. All of these places proved that there is more than it meets the eye in Hangzhou. People who complained about the food in the forums have obviously not tried dumplings at XinFeng XiaoChi.    

You might have heard this earlier from other Haida HR recruits, the company takes care of your mind-numbing forms and Visa issues. It’s true but like other red tapers, the process isn’t smooth. They do get the job done though. I got the accommodation as it was promised, the room was aptly furnished and really simple.

Life has been going really good and it’s beating the monotony I’ve felt back home. Hangzhou has been a good change for me, especially the eye candy and food. I’ll stay here for a few more years I guess. Hope the UAE has a Haida HR-like company that recruits foreign teachers for its students.