Great if you don't have real life interfere with your schedule - Anonymous employee VIPKid Employee Review

2.0
Oct 15, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lessons are mapped out ahead of time

Cons

Interview takes a few weeks; I did not understand that the peak hours of teaching (6-10 pm) meant in Bejing time, so you're teaching extrememly early/late (depending on when you normally sleep). I thought I was going to be reimbursed $50 for class supplies (like a whiteboard and puppets and other props I bought) but this did not happen; I got extremely sick and had to cancel classes for 2 days, and because of their bizarre attendance policy (2 classes counts as one cancellation, so if you've got 6 classes in one day and have to cancel them all, I think that counts as 3 cancellations, and you're allowed 6 total per 6 month contract period) I got money taken away from classes I'd already taught. Bonuses are also advertised in a misleading way. You have to work like 30 slots to earn a bonus that seems like you'll get as long as you show up and teach the class, no matter how many you have. In the first month I've taught maybe 6 classes. I haven't had a class booked since I got sick two weeks ago. Trial classes, which made up like 5/6 of the classes I had, pay you $4 for 25 minutes. If you never have an emergency or get sick, I guess you'd probably do ok, but for me, I thought I'd be working pretty steadily but I have no work at all after getting sick. I am an asset for this company, yet they absolutely took advantage of me for getting sick.

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VIPKid Response
9y
VIPKID's peak hours of teaching are based on our students' (who live in China) peak time availability, so it is a bit odd if you live in North America, but this information is mentioned in several places during the application process. We are working on our cancellation policies to meet the needs of our teachers and the expectations of parents and students. VIPKID understands that there are circumstances beyond people's control, so cancellations are allowed. As always, we are growing and improving. Thank you for your feedback!

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Easy to do from home. No commute, no child care, no savvy business clothes, no commuting in the snow, and the best part is every day is "bring your cat to work day!" My cat, Bootsie, loves my job as much as I do! No kidding, I've had parents post reviews on my cat! The kids love it! Payment is once a month. I don't mind that because then it its a big check. You know what to expect and money is in the account on time. I love the children I teach. It is amazing how close you get to the family from the other side of the world!

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You'll read that there is not enough work. I don't think that is accurate. I've been with VIPKID going on six months. My first contract is at an end. My first month I made $55.00. The next month I more than doubled that, and every month after has been going higher and higher. I am now teaching about five hours a day and making very good money for wearing pajama bottoms and an orange t-shirt. My monthly is in the four figure range. The thing is you have to give the parents a reason to schedule with you. Sitting around waiting for bookings to come is not good. You won't get far teaching only trial students; although, trial students become regular students and they will remember your smiling face. The trick to getting more bookings is to take advantages of their certifications in different areas. In November I got certified to do the major courses and my schedule is now completely and totally packed. I literally have a very full schedule, teaching around eleven classes a day. You hear a lot of complaints about missing classes. When you teach, even at a school, attendance is important. As far as online schools go, VIPKID is the most liberal. I could have worked with DaDaAbc and made a lot more money. Their attendance policy is HORRENDOUS! You are locked into a schedule that will not vary, cannot travel. I have two homes and I could only teach at one. My travel was stopped. VIPKID encourages their teachers to live a life. Its great stories for the kids. When I am at my place in Brooklyn, they are pretty amazed to see NYC. My students get to see a variety of things, which VIPKID was pretty smart to encourage their teachers to live a life.

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VIPKid Response
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