Staff Spotlight: Zhouti Fan (Joey)

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Placement Supervisor
Joey is a 27-year-old who studied Exhibition and Economy Management at University in China then graduated from the University of Surrey, UK, with a masters degree in International Events Management.

What is your favorite travel memory?

LoPair Aupairs in China

I went to the Isle Of Wight once with my mates. We reached to the sight called needle point by walking (normally people take a tour bus). We took all kinds pictures in the way and enjoyed the amazing view. The nature and the experience will stay in my memory for a very long time.

Which destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

1. In southernChina, there are lots of villages separated among piles of mountains. They still remain some of the customs from ancient days and speak dialogues only few can understand. To visit their lifestyle and environment would give a visitor a remarkable experience.

2. Sanya, Hainan. Hainan has become the international Tourism Island since 2008, but except the well-developed beach sights and top hotels, the city Sanya is quite dirty and messy. On summers, there are way too many people gathering on beaches and sea. Also, safety issues are also a common problem there.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Care about people.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

1. I have become more efficient in my work.

2. I am much more reliable than before, and I can handle things under pressure pretty well.

3. My interpersonal skills have improved.

What unique qualities does your company possess?

1. We have local coordinators to help family and au pair in every placement city. So we follow up their status while the whole program and provide our assistance.

2. We provide face to face Mandarin Classes but via internet.

3. We use international traveling insurance.

4. We do home visit to every family before take them in that make sure they understand and agree to our conditions, in order to protect the right of au pair.

5. We have well experience on visa application, and we provide free extension in China for au pairs in our program.

Describe a time when you felt especially proud to be part of your current team.

Some au pairs gave us farewell presents and heartwarming cards right before they left China.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I have received too many stories like that for the past year, but they are rather short and fractional, sorry I can't tell which one is the best story.