Haida teachers have been put in a precarious position due to COVID19 and the resulting proposed salary figures for the period between February 17 and the start of physical classes.
Many of us will simply be unable to afford being in China based off of what Haida is suggesting to pay. To those of us who have not been given the option of conducting online classes, Haida has said that we will not receive anything besides a small basic salary and a similarly sized housing allowance.
As the Haida staff know, living in Shenzhen is not cheap. Taking into account that many of us are paying off loans and/or sending money back home to relatives in need, it is pretty clear that the money Haida is offering us is simply not enough. This comes at a time when many of us are stuck in foreign countries due to flight cancellations and now face exorbitant costs of last minute flight rerouting through countries where flights to China are still allowed.
As if this were not enough, some of us are facing emotional pleas from our families to return home. The virus is, with good reason, causing fear and a significant amount of risk to all of us who plan to return to China to continue working for Haida.
To this end, we simply ask that Haida be compassionate and fair by paying us our basic salary, housing allowance, and a 100% lecture remuneration for the period extending from the 17th of February to the day that physical classes start.
Teachers of Haida, the management of Haida are under the impression that there are only a couple of 'trouble-making' teachers who feel this way.
Please add your signatures to help yourself and show them that this is a group feeling!
Updates
February 17, 2020
I am truly overwhelmed by the stories so many of you have shared in the comments regarding the reality of living in Shenzhen on these proposed wages. This has grown into something much larger than I ever imagined when I first hit publish. Please know that I am working to make sure these concerns reach the right people who have the power to change this.
18 Comments
I understand this is a difficult time for everyone in China, but this is out of our control. How can we be loyal to a job that does not have our best interest at heart especially during such difficult time?
It is a difficult time for all but teachers need to be fully compensated at this time if schools want to retain quality educators
We should be given the opportunity to teach online just like Chinese teachers. We’re second class teachers here.
Haida is a good company but the pay is awful especially living in a city that is expensive
My big concerns are two-fold: 1) Haida is claiming the haven't been paid for the 19-20 academic year and have paid with their funds for the Fall of 19. I find this hard to believe without proof. 2) They in turn are bearing the cost to keep their teachers treading water in the current state of China. However, the money will come in from the government, so why should we, the teachers, be punished?
the company should have their accounting inveatigated by a a lawyer
Extra money should be paid out to employees during these difficult times, not less!
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Haida teachers have been put in a precarious position due to COVID19 and the resulting proposed salary figures for the period between February 17 and the start of physical classes.
Many of us will simply be unable to afford being in China based off of what Haida is suggesting to pay. To those of us who have not been given the option of conducting online classes, Haida has said that we will not receive anything besides a small basic salary and a similarly sized housing allowance.
As the Haida staff know, living in Shenzhen is not cheap. Taking into account that many of us are paying off loans and/or sending money back home to relatives in need, it is pretty clear that the money Haida is offering us is simply not enough. This comes at a time when many of us are stuck in foreign countries due to flight cancellations and now face exorbitant costs of last minute flight rerouting through countries where flights to China are still allowed.
As if this were not enough, some of us are facing emotional pleas from our families to return home. The virus is, with good reason, causing fear and a significant amount of risk to all of us who plan to return to China to continue working for Haida.
To this end, we simply ask that Haida be compassionate and fair by paying us our basic salary, housing allowance, and a 100% lecture remuneration for the period extending from the 17th of February to the day that physical classes start.
Teachers of Haida, the management of Haida are under the impression that there are only a couple of 'trouble-making' teachers who feel this way.
Please add your signatures to help yourself and show them that this is a group feeling!
Updates
February 17, 2020
I am truly overwhelmed by the stories so many of you have shared in the comments regarding the reality of living in Shenzhen on these proposed wages. This has grown into something much larger than I ever imagined when I first hit publish. Please know that I am working to make sure these concerns reach the right people who have the power to change this.
18 Comments
The proposed wage is not enough for minimun basic needs. Rent is more than half what is being offered therefore there wont be enough money to survive.
I understand this is a difficult time for everyone in China, but this is out of our control. How can we be loyal to a job that does not have our best interest at heart especially during such difficult time?
It is a difficult time for all but teachers need to be fully compensated at this time if schools want to retain quality educators
We should be given the opportunity to teach online just like Chinese teachers. We’re second class teachers here.
Haida is a good company but the pay is awful especially living in a city that is expensive
My big concerns are two-fold: 1) Haida is claiming the haven't been paid for the 19-20 academic year and have paid with their funds for the Fall of 19. I find this hard to believe without proof. 2) They in turn are bearing the cost to keep their teachers treading water in the current state of China. However, the money will come in from the government, so why should we, the teachers, be punished?
the company should have their accounting inveatigated by a a lawyer
Extra money should be paid out to employees during these difficult times, not less!
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The proposed wage is not enough for minimun basic needs. Rent is more than half what is being offered therefore there wont be enough money to survive.