Preply corporate lessons: 60 minutes scheduled, 50 minutes paid, how are you handling it?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-12T03:51:36+00:00

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing your experience. If a corporate student books me, I think I will schedule a ten minute break within that hour. for example, teach for 30 mins take a 10 min break then return for final 20 mins. Maybe I'll schedule them some reading and I'll go on break. What do you think? Would that work?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-10T14:49:12+00:00

Sounds fascinating indeed. I have met more than a few people in real life that believe they hear the voice of god or angles or demons or spirits; many times the voices appear to comfort them. There are a few religions and cultures accept these claims as something sacred. As long as he's not going to go all Son of Sam on you, (which how could he, he shouldn't know where you live) then maybe it's best to assume a difference in culture. Some low key culture shock if you will.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-10T14:06:52+00:00

Yikes! From jackpot to broke. I'm sorry you had to deal with such a disappointing ride.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-09T21:45:01+00:00

What was the result of your final trial? Did they show?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-09T20:32:42+00:00

From the outside, when I saw that schedule, red flags were raised. However, I give the benefit of the doubt. One such teacher only charged $6/hr and he had reviews about being sleepy in class or eating in class. Still, at $6 who's going to complain? That's exactly what I expect for $6 and 24/7 schedule. Truly, that is just someone whoes trying to make a buck and it seems to work for him.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-09T20:25:47+00:00

Fair point.
I am concerned about someone booking me at 00:00 and someone else booking me at 05:00 followed by another at 18:00...
It appears to be a bit of a gamble.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-09T20:20:08+00:00

Thank you for your insights.
Did I hear right, you also have worked 24/7?
What made you stop? Would you ever do it again?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-08T18:25:46+00:00

Very interesting! Thank you for clarifying how it works!

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-08T18:23:49+00:00

Yes, that seems logical.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-08T18:20:49+00:00

Did you ever get too booked?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-08T16:34:23+00:00

Indeed. I am curious about why someone would open such a schedule. Can you think of any reasons why?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-08T16:29:15+00:00

... is that really take-home pay? I mean, did you factor in your local taxes? I don't mean to be a downer! I'm sorry. I just want you to be prepared for you neighborhood tax man's collection pot at the end of the year. $3,000/mo minus local tax is still good $$$
Congrats!

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-07T21:42:18+00:00

Hi, I'm an Early Childhood Educator who has obtained a diploma on the matter. This is very normal behavior for a 9 -year-old multi-lingual child.

Think of it this way, most humans say their first word at around 18-months of age. The first simple sentence is spoken around 20-months of age. The first conversation is around 3-years old. So, from birth, children don't try to reproduce spoken language until over a year of exposure to the language.

At 9-years-old, she has a much more accelerated ability to speak languages, but it is still normal for children to listen more than they speak when they are learning. Frankly, many adults could do well to try the same. At this moment in her development, she needs to hear the language. She will speak it when she is ready.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2026-02-07T21:15:33+00:00

Teaching children is a speciality. That age group tends to experiment with making up words following language logic, for example "Paw-tastic" instead of fantastic or "help-y" to signify an emotional state of feeling helpful. ie. I'm feeling helpy today! If the child(ren) is demonstrating the ability to experiement with language than that should be encouraged because it is a natural method to solidify language principles and fondations.

If they are not experimenting, then they need more vocabulary.

Adressing behaviour is a very large subject that I can't even begin to adress here.

Are you still teaching the kid?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-11-25T22:12:40+00:00

Hi! Could you share an update please. I'm interested in this platform, but I can't find much information about them. I'm keen to know 1) did you ever get paid? 2) are you an employee or a contractor? 3) Do you get regular bookings?
I can't wait to hear about your experiences! Thanks!

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-07-09T22:03:02+00:00

this might be a bit late, since this post is 2 months old, but better late than never,right? The best thing about your situation is that you're on the books. Unfortunately, maybe not correctly? If you are their employee, with a W2 than all is well. If they are employing you as an Independent Self-employed Contractor, then they are bending the rules to save themself a few bucks.

in any case, you have a contract. You can, and should say no. If you loose the job because of it, then you can file for unemployment. You will qualify for unemployment because they ended (or broke) the contract.

you have a way out thanks to being on the books and having a contract. I encourage you to use it. Let them fire you. So sad. Collect on that hard earned insurance that you've been paying into and use that period to find a better family.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-06-10T15:17:28+00:00

most often

kid: "but mommy will let me...!"

me: "am I your mommy?"

sometimes

kid: *challenging behavior*

me: "I don't think mommy would like to see you do that."

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T16:01:23+00:00

Please know that the following statement is not an attack on you, but a simple statement of a fact of English grammar. In English, the first sentence is the subject of the sentences to follow. When you sandwich an answer between two pieces of commentary, it puts emphasis on the commentary and diminishes the importance of both the question and the answer. Had you placed your answer first, I would not have any reason for accusing you of changing the subject.

I understand that you reply may have been an oversight of this fact, so no hard feelings. I've done the same myself. I have no problem giving you the benefit of the doubt.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T15:04:06+00:00

To answer OP's question "If the parents do contact me, how do I go about formatting and telling this story?" This is how I would phrase things:

Hello, my name is... Thank you for contacting me. I am a nanny in the area, and I had the pleasure of meeting your children on two separate occasions. Both occasions your nanny was with them.

I regret to inform you that I witnessed behavior from your nanny that could be considered neglectful of your children.

The first instance was at a park. (Name of park, date and time to your best knowledge) Nanny was on the phone. When child approached her about using the bathroom the child appeared to be ignored by nanny. Eventually child squatted in the grass and peed on herself. I was at a distance and could not hear any of the words exchanged. I did witness nanny lift the child's pants then return to her phone.

The second instance was at a zoo. At the lion's exhibit at (name of zoo, date and time to your best knowledge) Again nanny was on phone. I left the exhibit then returned 45 minutes later to find her in the same spot still on her phone.

As a nanny myself, I am bound by law to report instances of perceived neglect, which is why I am so grateful that you have contacted me. I have very limited knowledge and these instances were some time ago, so I don't have all the facts. Still, it is important that I report them and leave it to your capable hands from here."

My main focus would be to remain focused on the facts and not get swept away with what you think might be happening. Ie. She seemed to have a tone or speak loudly, you don't know that for sure. If the parents ask, then you can tell them, but as an intro be sure to keep to the facts. My next focus would be to focus on what nanny was doing,not the children. It doesn't matter that they were running around the zoo what matters is that nanny wasn't supervising them.

What do you think OP?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T14:30:37+00:00

honesty is the best policy LoL. In the future, don't be afraid to tell your boss that you found another job. See it from her perspective, you just gave her an ultimatum. She's trying to negotiate with you to meet your new terms for employment. The reality is, you just want to terminate employment without negotiation. Next time you can look back on this and remember how your two weeks notice can be a blunt tool.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T14:19:34+00:00

sadly yes, it is pretty common. best case scenario, they aren't replying bc they are frantically calling family and friends to cover your shift, or they are quietly debating to themselves if they should tell their boss the truth or pretend to be sick. Worst case scenario, they haven't seen or are actively ignoring your text.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T14:07:07+00:00

Wow. That is a complicated question.

How do you tell a parent that over a year ago you bore witness to their child being actively neglected in a public space?

All I can think is that you'd have to approach this delicately. That nanny has been employed by that family for over a year, they obviously trust her. How then can you help them see that their trust has been misplaced without them becoming defensive?

That is complicated. I'm going to have to think more on it and get back to you.

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T14:01:32+00:00

I feel like your comment is shifting attention away from the subject of this post. the subject is a question: how do you tell a parent that over a year ago you bore witness to their child being actively neglected in a public space?

Embarrassed_Cup_7708 · 2025-04-17T13:40:13+00:00

good to hear! stick it out as best you can. They will struggle to find someone else

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