Whenever one moves to a strange country, not knowing the language, culture etc it is always a daunting task. this is even more so when you do not speak the language and need to find work.
I had all these fears, but I was quickly put at ease by Andrew in Taiwan. Not only as he able to offer a professional service viz. lining up a host of reputable job offers with accompanying contracts to look at, but he did this in a friendly and honest manner. When I eventually landed in my new country, as promised I received numerous interviews and had options from which to choose from. The service did not stop there, as he even accompanied me to interviews and provided a holistic approach i.e. help with currency issues, accommodation etc.
I would fully recommend using his service, as the most important quality in a recruiter is honesty and professionalism and this he has in abundance.
Rashid Bosch
Bava Pillay
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that over the past year i have got to know Mr Mickey Hou fairly well. This has been because frequently i have had to write to him.
It cannot be overemphasised that a foreign teacher experiences various problems from time to time working and living in Taiwan. In order to negotiate these upcoming difficulties we sorely need the advice, intercession and help of someone who knows and understands local conditions. There are no better persons to whom to turn for help than the agents of De-wey.
Many a time, I sought the much-needed help of Mickey. I was never disappointed. He did all he could to help, both pleasantly and efficiently. In my case too, he never rested his efforts till the problem was solved. For dependability and success, we could always rely on him.
We foreign teachers are fortunate in that we have the ready services of Mickey and his team. We are ever grateful for all that they have done for our benefit here in Taiwan. We can trust that De-wey will continue providing top-notch services for future foreign teachers as well.
Bava Pillay
(one of the many grateful foreign teachers)
Laurel C. Carlson
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to commend Mickey for his services to the foreign teachers in Taiwan. If it was not for Mickey・s help and generosity with his time and willingness to step in and help when problems arose, I probably would have left Taiwan a long time ago. Mickey help me arrange my air travel to Taiwan and also found an apartment for me before I even arrived and made sure it was in a location very close to my school. Whenever there has been a contract disagreement, he helped negotiate the problem with the school, or problems with Chinese teachers who have resentments towards foreign teachers. Mickey has even offered to help me with financial arrangements with the school that I can not take care of because I will be moving to a remote location in Alaska August 1, 2008. He always returns phone calls and emails immediately Mickey is an asset to Dewey and should be commended for all of the services and help he has given to me as well as other foreign teachers.
Sincerely,
Laurel C. Carlson
Erica A. Dumm
To whom it may concern:
Mickey Hou, worked as my agent for one year. I recommend him, without any hesitation, for future educators in Taiwan. He is more than qualifying, due to many reasons; He has a good reputation with the schools, he goes out of his way to make people happy, and he communicates clearly having lived in California for eight years.
While working in Taiwan, I often relied on Mickey to help with situations through the school. Taking care of signing the contract, translating it into English, and negotiating the terms of the contract was of great importance upon arriving in a foreign country. Not only did he assist in all educational matters, but he also went out of his way to assist in personal matters as well. Communicating to the landlord, helping to get a scooter out of the pound, and organizing trips are just some of the ways he lends a hand to the foreign teachers. His caring nature, resourcefulness and ability to see from a foriegners standpoint really made his work with me meaningful.
When I first came to Taiwan Mickey was able to process our ARCs, health insurance, and VISAs in a timely manner. I worked in Hsinchu, but he came from Taichung to handle all the processing. He even picked up and delivered the forms to us after the processing was handled.
During my time in Taiwan, Mickey was an effective communicator, often serving as my liason to faculty members. He also coordinated trips to see parts of Taiwan involving numerous foreigners and Taiwan teachers. His ability to work collaboratively, while guiding so many new teachers, quickly and effectively was outstanding. For example, when we first signed our contract there were many foreign teachers starting to teach in Taiwan and the agents were needed all over. Mickey was pre-occupied with other newcomers, but came late at night to tie all loose ends and get us settled in to our new school and home. He even met us on our first day to introduce us to everyone and show us around. He works very long hours and is more than dedicated to his teachers.
Mickey・s sensitivity, diligence, energy and sense of humor made working with him a joy. I highly recommend him as an agent for any incomming foreign teachers.
Sincerely,
Erica A. Dumm
James Sewell Winslow
To Whom It May Concern,
This is a letter of reference for Mickey Hou who works for De-Way in Taichung.
I have known Mickey for over a year and have worked with him in finding me a position in Taiwan. I have found him to be personable, caring, efficient and genuinely interested in his clients・ welfare.
He is a professional in every way and I have had a very pleasant relationship with him. I would recommend him to my friends without reservation.
If you have any questions, please contact me at my e-mail jwinslo1@hotmail.com or on my cell phone at 0921244024.
Sincerely,
James Sewell Winslow
Teacher at Sheng Kung Girls High School, Tainan
Robin Alton
To Whom It May Concern.
My name is Robin I have been working in Taiwan teaching English for 4 years now.
I am writing this letter on behalf of my agent Mickey Hou. I used to tend to shy away from agents on there reputation alone but then I met Mickey.
Working with Mickey has opened many doors that I never had a chance to before. Besides the opportunities working with Mickey has brought to me, he has also been a great help with normal day to day life in Taiwan. From opening a bank account to getting my A.R.C Mickey and his co-workers have been behind me 100%.
In this line of work personality goes a long way and Mickey・s is top notch. It is always great to have great people working for you and Mickey is definitely that a great diligent agent that will do everything in his power to help you too. If it is your first day in Taiwan or your fourth year like me, I highly recommend Mickey to any teachers in Taiwan .
Dee Hunter
For your consideration:
A teacher at the school I where I was teaching at introduced me to Mickey. He became my agent and helped me find my present position.
Mickey has been very proactive and helpful during my transition from the U.S.A. to Taiwan. He helped me find an apartment, move to Jhongli, and arranged for a loan to cover initial expenses. In addition, he has been supportive of my working relationship with Chungli Elementary School.
Mickey has a friendly, can-do attitude. He's helpful but not pushy. I think he's an excellent agent and I will continue using him as my agent during my time here in Taiwan.
Regards,
Dee Hunter
Paul David Collier-Woods
I have found Mickey to be an enthusiastic and hard worker. He is always willing to help and always has a smile and a positive attitude. Whether it・s sorting out the paperwork for the ARC or moving furniture from one apartment to another, he gets the job done. I would recommend to anyone that they can trust Mickey to help them in any capacity. He is honest and can be relied upon.
Neil Manley
To whom it may concern,
I would just like to express my sincere thanks to Bryan Wu at Deway for the excellent service he provided in finding me a job. The fastest agent I have ever met! I emailed him and literally within 5 minutes had an interview lined up already for that day. So by the end of the day I was an employed man. Honestly an amazing service, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a teaching job in Taiwan. Thanks so much Bryan!
P.S I'm also Asian of descent so was a little bit harder for me, I had had a few interviews before but no luck.
Neil Manley
Donald Silvernail
To whoever is concerned.
This is a recomendation of my friend, Mickey Hou. Last June, I arrived in Taiwan, and knew no one. On arriving I took a bus to Taichung, and was trying to find a hotel that didn't charge to much.
On my second night, I made contact with Mickey Hou. He came over and helped me find a cheaper place to live per day while looking for a job.
Through my friend Mickey, I was able to land a very nice teaching job in Tauyaon City where I teach presently.
Mickey is a man who cares about people and will help you find a great job!
