Hanging out in China

It’s tough to make friends in a place where they have more than 370,000 words. Even my folks back home told me that I am gonna be back in 2 months and I’ll hate it in China. To be honest, anything is better than a life in Detroit. That crumbling city has nothing to offer, in fact, I feel the states has nothing to offer anymore. That’s why you see Yanks move out of the star-spangled nation more than ever.
Hangzhou is pretty dope. The people are good, the food is even better. I’ve been living here for more than a year. It’s turning out to be the best time of my life coupled with new experiences that are killing my depression.

When I signed Haida, I was scared as hell, since I was a lone wolf in the forest. It took me a long time to adjust to the standard of living. The culture is different and my job as a teacher, although exciting, is challenging. The little children I teach perform outstandingly on their tests when they’re guided right. It makes me really proud. 
 It’s still scary, but now I have new homies. I’ve found friends in Haida-mates from all around the world, especially Antoine, the chilled-out but responsible dude from Lyon, France.
I’ve been traveling to different places in Hangzhou, trying out different street food, the local eateries, the high-end cuisine, and the home-cooked food Mrs. Yi makes a few blocks away from my apartment. The delicacies of Hangzhou are too good to be missed, especially the juicy Xiaolongbao. The dim sums here are like forbidden fruits. They’re too delicious, but eating too much might give a hard time on the pot.
I had a great time at the Leifeng Pagoda, most of the pictures you click here are photogenic. Make sure you don’t miss the West Lake and Qiandao Lake. The diving experience at Qingdao was different than what I had in Jamaica. It’s a lagoon so some places can get muddy.     
If you’re signing up with Haida, let me warn you, it’s not a walk in the park. Take the contract if you’re looking for something entirely different in life. Good luck! 
       

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.    

With Haida HR China, foreign teachers have found the right balance between work and adventure

For an adventure enthusiast, it can be hard to find the perfect balance between a personal and professional life. Haida HR China is one such company, which is providing a great opportunity to the foreign teachers to work and explore at the same time.

Haida HR, the recruitment company plans trips and tours for its foreign employees, offering them a great chance to discover one of the most amazing parts of the world. Around 2,000 teachers from all over the world have been attracted by this recruitment company, for their different approach and methodology. The foreign teachers feel more confident about coming to China and living a life of their dreams.

The company believes in keeping its employees happy and engaged by allowing them to explore the country every now and then, as travel is the most valued part of working in a different country.

One such activity took place recently when the Hangzhou-based company decided to arrange a hiking trip for the foreign teachers. The main reason behind planning such a trip was to help the teachers break free from classroom routine. The teachers were taken to Yuhuang hill (Jade Emperor Hill) and all the teachers had lunch together while soaking in the beauty of mountainsides.

The teachers of Haida HR also played different games enroute to the peak of the mountain. “The task of climbing was made easier as the hill has built-in stone steps.It took around one and a half hour to complete the climb, and it was worth the time,” exclaimed David Ashbridge, one of the English teachers working at Shanghai.

“It gives something to remember, and refresh our minds. These kind of trips are important and every company should conduct such trips for their employees”, said Kevin Zhang, a general science teacher. Haida HR China has been emerging as one of the most successful human resource companies in China and out of the box thinking will only strengthen their dominance.

Haida HR: A recruitment company worthy of good reviews

I was scared of Haida HR  once. I had heard of shady recruitment companies entangling skilled individuals and shipping them to the Middle East, who would later be treated as corporate slaves. Sometimes they were literally treated like slaves, made to shine the boots of superiors apart from their day job.

Yet here I am, sitting in my comfortable Hangzhou home with a cup of Longjing tea and waiting for the weekdays to come, because I have so much to teach my class, especially this sweet little girl called Xiu Ling who always brings me little Júhuā flowers.  

It was a nervous day stepping out of the Hangzhou Airport. I remember the driver, Li Qiang, a scrawny man in his 30s who showed me the beauty of Qiantang River, and tried to express his patriotic and hospitable feelings in broken English. The Chinese work diligently and smart; it’s one of the reasons why I turned into a sinophile.   

Haida HR initiated me as a foreign English teacher in a reputable school. While I had my TEFL cleared, I’ve heard Haida HR gives free TEFL training to those who register with them.  I did not want their accommodation to be very honest, did not want an eye on me. But yes, I’ve been to fellow Haida HR recruits and their residence looks beautiful.   

I am slowly getting accustomed to the food here though. The taste is way different than what I had back home. Apparently, it’s spicy and there are a distinct number of flavors that wag your sense. Back at home the Man Chow Soup and noodles were not so adventurous. Talking about adventure, Haida HR also organizes supposedly exciting excursions. I am yet to go right now.   

I wanted to make this into a short review but there is so much that want to say about Haida HR China. I know you’ll feel uncomfortable about the bulk stacks of paperwork that might come your way, but registering to Haida also earns you free paperwork services.

If you want to know more about how Haida HR will help with a teaching career in China, make sure you drop a line in the comments. zài jiàn!

Teachers Review for Haida HR

I came to know about Haida HR from my friend. He suggested that if I am interested in working outside the country, Haida HR  is the best option. The induction process was very simple and I was on my way to China. I love travelling and visiting new places. The adventure moves me a lot and exploring the world is my second hobby after football. Now I have completed 2 years in China working alongside well qualified professionals like Taylor Zhang, Tina Cheng, Feb Dong and many others.

Now I understand why my friend rated it so highly. After going through Haida China Reviews I never doubted the company but I realized the real worth of Haida HR only when I was given great back up services. The company takes care of the candidates by providing a very good accommodation and never ending support. One doesn’t have to worry about the challenges pertaining to different language and culture. Haida HR trains foreign teachers to learn the Chinese way of life through knowledge sharing seminars. A teacher is fully equipped with all the knowledge before teaching the students in different schools.  

Life in China is quite enjoyable. I am not only working here but loving every moment of adventure. The wonderful history of China, the tradition and the food is really enjoyable. You are never short of entertainment here with all the studios and clubs. Haida HR China is very popular here and one can simply give a new direction to his career by enrolling through Haida.

Hanging out in Hangzhou

It’s hard to explain where the services of Haida HR stop. These guys provide all-round services to anyone who wants to make a prosperous life in China. All you need is a bachelor’s degree, two years of post graduate work experience, and TEFL certification of more than 120 hours. I met all the requirements easily since I had been preparing for a life in China. Didn’t know it would come so fast and come so easy. What surprised me even more was that I was posted in Hangzhou, which is one of the most beautiful cities in China.

I needed to make sure that Haida delivered what they promised. I was given more than that in fact. Haida is like that cool nanny who lets you have fun and keeps you in line at the same time. Haida made sure that I was trained for the job because teaching little Chinese children is a big difficult. I remember countless seminars that taught the new foreign teachers how to approach the Chinese way of life, then only could we understand the children.

The best part about the Haida life is Hangzhou. This city has rich history, culture, and tradition. You’ll be scared of Chinese food initially. But, I am sure, give it a month and you’ll start to love Chinese food. Hangzhou has a lot to offer. It’s an amalgamation of awesome bars and sightseeing spots. Haida is a great place to apply if you want all these in your life. 

From Toronto to Hangzhou

Before Haida HR, It used to be a boring day with my annoying co-worker endless blabber that would eat up most of my peace. I used to work as a copywriter in a Toronto-based firm. Suddenly everyone around me had a happening life with frequent trips and pictures on Facebook with their new foreign projects.  Though, I did not realize that I needed something similar.

While looking for the best dumpling place on Google, I came across a forum talking about what life is like in China. The people were talking about working and living in China, it’s where the name Haida HR popped up. So, like the name suggests, it’s a human resource company that recruits foreign teachers in China. I didn’t give it much thought till I scrolled down the forum and read that Haida China reviews is ‘different’. These guys will pick you up from the airport, help you with accommodation and set you up with a comfortable life in China.

I was fooling around with Haida HR till I actually applied for as a foreign teacher, just to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. One thing led to another and I took a flight to Hangzhou, via Beijing. It’s been a year now since I’ve been in China as an English teacher. Let me tell you, it was worth it! The Chinese children I teach are very obedient and helpful. Haida HR makes sure that my apartment is comfortable and that I don’t run into any problems. Although I don’t have plans of settling down in China, I hope to live the Haida life a bit more.