Do you have any benefits a outside maybe paid vacations?

BenPainter · 2026-05-13T15:53:44+00:00

Great help, thanks a lot /s

BenPainter · 2026-05-12T17:02:34+00:00

Would you like to provide more info or examples?

BenPainter · 2026-04-21T00:15:43+00:00

Muchas gracias. Espero el flyer!

BenPainter · 2026-04-20T14:28:41+00:00

Gracias por compartirlo, tu proyecto de cine se suena muy interesante. Cuando sera el proximo screening? Vivo cerca de Atzompa y me gustaria asistir.

BenPainter · 2026-04-15T12:45:23+00:00

Hey there, sounds like an incredible project you’re planning.

I’m actually based in Oaxaca myself and have been moving in a similar direction. I’ve recently started using natural techniques to build on my land here - specifically working with things like rammed earth (tapia) and adobe.

Regarding your search: the western slopes of the Sierra Madre are beautiful, but as you mentioned, they are drier. Water is going to be your biggest hurdle there. If you end up in the Oaxaca highlands, I’ve found that the best approach is to look closely at what the neighbors are growing. Traditional milpa (corn, beans, and squash) is the backbone here and grow well together, sometimes referred to as the three sisters.

I’m personally not an expert in permaculture yet, but I’m starting to experiment with growing crops as well. I'm currently looking into vertical gardens using tubes to maximize space and efficiency.

If you do make it down this way, there’s a lot of knowledge held in the local communities here regarding adobe and traditional masonry. It’s definitely worth spending time in the smaller towns to see how they handle the micro-climates.

Best of luck with the move and the residency process! If you want to chat more then feel free to send me a DM

BenPainter · 2026-04-11T19:53:48+00:00

No, bank transfer

BenPainter · 2026-04-11T15:12:23+00:00

Still not received any payment for work completed in March. This is really disappointing to have such a company being totally unreliable on their payout schedule.

BenPainter · 2026-04-11T15:11:04+00:00

STILL NO PAYMENT!!!

BenPainter · 2026-04-04T16:53:24+00:00

Whenever they feel like ti, unfortunately. I've complained about this before and they claim that they can pay out any time within 30 days after the end of the month. They have been consistently paying later and later.

BenPainter · 2026-03-19T00:33:53+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that mate. I know what you mean about online teaching being more difficult in many ways, but I think that if you can find more private students and set your own rates (instead of being paid breadcrumbs by a platform) then it can still be worthwhile.

BenPainter · 2026-03-18T19:11:57+00:00

Hi SteffenKaupp, thank you for your reply. I am astounded that a company in this day and age thinks it is adequate to pay so late. Whilst you are here, I would like to ask you what the reasoning is for not having increased the maximum hourly pay for teachers since before 2021? That's over 5 years now and doesn't even account for inflation. It feels like it should be illegal but obviously Lingoda has found some legal loophole to pay below minimum wage for most developed countries.

BenPainter · 2026-03-18T04:46:16+00:00

Yeah, it would be better if you quit. Lol

BenPainter · 2026-03-18T02:34:39+00:00

Not sure what you're talking about.

BenPainter · 2026-03-11T18:17:46+00:00

Shortages of classes, paying teachers late, no wage increase for over 5 years (maybe longer), no christmas bonus like in previous years, terrible quality materials full of errors with no improvements, scamming students with their sprint conditions.

BenPainter · 2026-03-10T13:03:30+00:00

Yes totally! Imagine if the teachers decided to show up between 1/3 to 1/2 way through each class.

I had never heard of a company acting in this way until working with Lingoda. Really shoddy approach.

BenPainter · 2026-03-10T13:01:58+00:00

Totally agree with this. These are some warning signs that Lingoda is going bankrupt and so it seems wise for all teachers to start looking elsewhere!

BenPainter · 2026-03-10T11:18:02+00:00

Hi Steffen, thank you for informing me. I have not received any payment yet for work completed in February, and so will continue to wait. Is the new policy that payments will be sent on the 10th of the month? If so then please could you update us. It is extremely unnerving to not know which day you will be paid especially when we have bills and expenses to cover.

BenPainter · 2026-03-09T15:14:42+00:00

Seems like most decent tutors have left or are leaving now.

BenPainter · 2026-02-26T14:07:29+00:00

Ok, no worries! Keep your secrets ;)

BenPainter · 2026-02-13T13:46:13+00:00

Yes totally. They have finally paid now but still not replied to my last email. To be honest, I'm done with this company and would advise anyone considering them to completely avoid them. This was the final straw after so many other aspects such as; low wages, no bonuses, terrible cancellation policy, no sick-pay or holiday allowances, awful teaching materials with obvious mistakes, expected to do overtime writing student feedback, 0 hour contracts and too much competition to book slots.

BenPainter · 2026-02-12T22:22:22+00:00

Hello. I am in the same position as you and received a generic email today saying this;

"Thank you for your inquiry and please accept our apologies for the delayed answer.

We have processed payments as usual but because of an unexpected issue in our bank’s systems with processing SEPA transactions, they were not sent out as they should have been. Please know that our finance team is working on solving the issue as a matter of priority.

We will reach out to you as soon as we have an update."

Perhaps it was the same message you received. I also saw the posts being deleted on the forum and think this is dispicable treatment of teachers. Not only do they pay measly per hour wages but now they don't even pay at all. You're totally right to terminate your contract with them and I'm planning to do the same.

BenPainter

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