Workplace reviews and discussion: 青天樂活休閒事業有限公司

Beautiful surroundings, fresh air, and all three meals prepared by dedicated staff.

1. The employee dormitory is about half a ping in size—once you put in a single bed, there is no room left. Unfortunately, they do not even provide a bed; it is just an empty space. The soundproofing is very poor, so light sleepers should prepare earplugs. Guests sleep comfortably in large suites while employees sleep in cubicles. Even without making a comparison, it still feels very upsetting QQ

2. Basically, you have to do everything: housekeeping, front desk, serving and clearing meals, washing dishes, and so on. In particular, there is currently no dedicated housekeeping staff or chef, so applicants should ask clearly about the scope of the work before deciding. In my experience, during interviews the supervisor evades questions by saying, “[Don’t ask what the company can give you; tell the company what you can do].” Don’t be intimidated—make sure you insist on getting a clear answer. If they reject you because of that, it is actually your good fortune.

3. Because there are always too few staff and there is always work that needs to be done, normal working hours are impossible. Working 10 hours or more every day is commonplace. The supervisor is also very good at using “flexible working hours” to claim that your hours have not actually exceeded the limit. They say that in a homestay’s low and high seasons, you work more during busy periods and can rest or take compensatory leave during the off-season. In reality, that is nonsense: try taking more time off during the off-season, and they will turn around and say that you have a problem with your attitude toward work.

4. The supervisor’s personal likes and dislikes are very obvious. They cannot resist mocking people who are somewhat overweight or slow to react (the kind of person who thinks they are being funny). They especially dislike somewhat older women. If anything does not go their way, they assume you are talking back and respond with cutting remarks, often making people uncomfortable.

5. They do not provide a clock-in system and do not pay overtime, so anyone planning to work there should think carefully. Record your attendance yourself every day, and if you are unwilling to work overtime, be sure to stand your ground. One colleague refused to work excessive overtime and was immediately criticized by the supervisor for being of no benefit to the company, then fired.

6. Don’t ask, “Does the owner know the supervisor behaves like this?” Anyone going to work there must protect and look after themselves, because no one will stand up for you.