Seeking advice
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@Alan-68 @Gladys-16 Gladys, Alan's advice is excellent, and I would take it seriously. I've been with TABC for a long time, and it works for me (it would be risky for you). I've kept all my eggs in the TABC basket for many years and will continue to do so until the day comes when my services are no longer needed (which won't be due to poor performance).
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@Gladys-16 I retired from teaching at the Univ level in America and joined TABC because I missed working with students. Although no kids at home, we have 2 cats. What sort of advice are you looking for?
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I currently work part-time for both and have been doing so for the past four years. I’ve been with TABC for six years, although I fit that work around my uni schedule. So in many ways, the uni role is my primary job.
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I truly appreciate everyone's advice and support. Just to give some context, I'm currently teaching at a university from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and my salary is only $500 a month. It's been a challenging situation, and I'm doing my best to navigate it while still giving my students the quality education they deserve.
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@Gladys-16 said in Seeking advice:
I'm currently teaching at a university from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and my salary is only $500 a month.
That isn't worth it. How could they pay you so little?
Where are you located?
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@Gladys-16 Hi Gladys — thanks for sharing so openly. That sounds like an incredibly tough schedule, and I respect your commitment to your students and your child. It’s heartbreaking that so many educators globally are still being paid so little despite giving so much.
That said, I think it’s important we separate gratitude from structural issues. Just because something might be slightly better than a broken university job doesn’t mean it’s actually sustainable or fair long term. TutorABC, like many platforms, benefits from that comparison — but it doesn’t mean teachers here are thriving either.
If you do consider making the move, I’d strongly recommend looking into diversified platforms or private clients, so you don’t end up reliant on a single company. The flexibility can be a gift — but the pay and conditions often aren’t what they seem at first.
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From a different perspective working full time online at home can be very disrupting for your children too as you will be in sight, but occupied and unavailable. My children have had to learn to be very quiet in the house whilst I'm teaching. I suppose it depends on your house set up. I have had to miss school meetings and important things for them, because if I cancel classes I won't be able to expect a full schedule.
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@Gavin-0 Philippines
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thinking of leaving to teach full-time at TutorABC so I can focus more on my child.
I am currently full time tutorABC but I do not have a biological responsibility with a beating heart to take care of. :P (congrats on your child <3 )
That being said I average a solid amount of income each year with a fully booked schedule on months when demand is high but I do see a decrease in bookings during summer months.
It is possible, but again, I support only myself.
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@Gladys-16 I honestly do not recommend it. As long as it remains a virtual experience, it can be unstable. The number of students changes each month, and the booking system has its quirks that you will need to learn. It can work well as a side job, but I don't know if it can effectively replace a university position. Additionally, working at a university provides opportunities for science projects and papers, which can lead to extra income—something you won't find here. I guess you will need more money when they get older. You won't get that opportunity here; the best you could get is myopia from staring at the screen, etc. Based on my experience, we often have very challenging months after summer vacation, where we earn zero dollars for several months.
Head to the park with your kids after the shift, and have a good day.
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@Luka-43 I got myopia since online teaching haha!
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I got it during my university studies. Anyway, it is not only related to staring at displays, but also the things that are close to us. Check out William Bates' books. That was one of the best ophthalmologists of his time; his exercises might help. I practice and it gets better, but it requires consistency. (They will not recommend it in the ophthalmology ordination, but will recommend changing the glasses as the diopter gets worse.
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@Gladys-16 said in Seeking advice:
but thinking of leaving to teach full-time at TutorABC so I can focus more on my child. Has anyone made a similar move, and what advice would you offer?
Hi, I waited 6 months before I went full-time to make sure it is something that will work for me and so did a friend of mine. 8 years later, no regrets :)
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@Emmanuel-1 thank you! In which months are booking usually slow?
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@Sophia-M I’m on my 7th month now. I hope I won’t have any regrets.
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We are contractors, so the income is definitely inconsistent month by month. If you can handle the inconsistency then go for it! Otherwise, you'll be better off with dual incomes, meaning a job with TABC + another!!
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Hi, I waited 6 months before I went full-time to make sure it is something that will work for me and so did a friend of mine. 8 years later, no regrets :)
@Sophia-M Also this. I mean Sophia has been year since I can basically remember myself in TutorABC.
I can vouch for the stability the platform provides me. Let alone a sense of safety.
So if you are trying to weigh the pros and cons, I am pretty certain that the ASIAN standards of "work ethics" outweigh those of mose western counties out there.
BY FAR
Without a bitterness but an intense those of pragmatism and for the shake of seeing this clearly and positively I highly suggest understanding stories like @Sophia-M 's better to really digest what we got going on being hired here.
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@Gladys-16 Just the summer.
July probably being the worst but still I am 65-75% booked.
100% booked the rest of the time with rare occurences of a green slot.
Also this comes down to individual teacher and student preferences so if you give it your all when the camera and microphone opens believe me you have nothing to be afraid of.
Quality, consistency, period[.]
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I've kept all my eggs in the TABC basket for many years and will continue to do so until the day comes when my services are no longer needed
@Wayne-1 That day won't come Wayne!
/Hat tip
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@Wayne-1 Excellent advice Wayne
