What is your favorite travel memory?
My favorite travel memory is arriving in Bangkok, on my own, after never have travelled on my own before. The excitement mixed with nervousness is a feeling I remind myself of often. I had no idea that this very move would change the course of my entire life. I am very grateful to that moment because it set the stage for the rest of my life.
How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?
I have changed tremendously! TEFL Heaven is a part of my story and isn't just a company that I work for. It has given me purpose and has allowed me to be passionate about my job everyday. It is truly a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful team. Since working for TEFL Heaven, I have worked with people from all around the world and have truly been able to live such a fulfilling lifestyle.
What is the best story you've heard from a return student?
The best story that I have heard from a student who went abroad was that they met the love of their life on our TEFL Heaven course! They now also live in Canada and have 2 beautiful babies - talk about an amazing love story! We have sent quite a few people abroad that have met the love of their lives and it was been amazing to witness.
If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?
At this very moment I would choose to go to Costa Rica. We have such a wonderful program there that offers the opportunity to teach online or in person which means that our candidates can now choose if they would like to re-locate to a beach town or a rural city. Such a great option for people who are looking for great work-life balance!
What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?
What makes our company unique is the fact that we have all taught abroad! Each and every one of us understands what it takes and what kind of support is needed in order to make this move. We have been in our candidates' shoes and we can 100% relate to their struggles and fears. On top of that, our team is currently located in over 8 different countries - we are totally multi-cultural and really embrace that digital nomad lifestyle.
What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?
Acting out of passion rather than profit. We are a passionate organisation who wants to help others have the same, amazing, transformative experience we had while teaching abroad. We genuinely want to help people because we have lived through it as well and are super passionate about the experience.