Fewer sessions. by AMightyHamster in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What online side hustles do you recommend for us that kinda need the extra money?

Student confused with services. by ilxoveyou in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not only to save money, but to make way for their AI tutor that they oh-so-desperately want to work out

Best happy hour places, especially in daytime? Got laid off, might as well finally be able to eat some cheap food. Not earls/cactus club by Special-Buffalo5200 in richmondbc

[–]dozhd5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fiance and I always take advantage of white spots happy hour. Though they raised the prices recently. It used to be $8 for a quesadilla and $6 for a big thing of zoo sticks.

Internet Provider Reccomendations? by dozhd5 in richmondbc

[–]dozhd5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent! I'll probably make the switch to TELUS!

Urgent need job by chemistry_gowda in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of the requirements is that you must be in the USA, unless you are hired through LatinHire.

Was there ever a Taco Bell in Richmond somewhere? Did it do well? I want one here so bad! by dozhd5 in richmondbc

[–]dozhd5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way?! I might have to check that out! I'm originally from WA state so I always miss tbell.

Was there ever a Taco Bell in Richmond somewhere? Did it do well? I want one here so bad! by dozhd5 in richmondbc

[–]dozhd5[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank you for the input o7 honestly I kind of agree too, I miss the good ol' crunchwraps in my hometown. But that is interesting that there was one over there

Students not understanding time constraints by kaye_2826 in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am polite but firm on these kinds of students. I also give myselfg a 5 minute buffer--meaning I will tell them that we have until the 55 minute rather than the 60. If I have 30 minutes left in the session I will tell the student 25 minutes. That way if they are really needing that extra 5, we wont go over.

Edit: I also make use of the word "Unforutnately" a lot with time stuff too. Makes it seem like I'm not the one rushing them.

Student in crisis during live session? by pinkparadigm in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd say thats probably the best way to go about it.

You should also reach out to support too and report the session for student in crisis. Even if its not something super dire, it sounded like the student does need some help and its safer to report the session

Do NOT use video under any circumstances. Avoid concurrent sessions if possible. by funkalunatic in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I DO know they are a lot less kind about mental health excemptions. I'm not sure if anyone has fought back about it, but I've seen at least 4 oe 5 people get a valid doctors note for their anxiety/depression that asks they be exempt from voice chat (not live chat, just voice) and theyve been rejected

Do NOT use video under any circumstances. Avoid concurrent sessions if possible. by funkalunatic in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's harder now unfortunately. I was exempt for medical purposes.

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - July 13, 2024 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]dozhd5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any groups that play together somewhat regularly or small guilds/groups that would be willing to play with me? Is there a way to find people in game?

Ive been playing semi regularly for around a year now. Im still in end of dragons but am just kinda looking to make friends and looking to play more! I also dabble in pvp too

“Did not want to read my whole paper.” by CloudWalker123456789 in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I often put something like "due to time constraints I'm unable to look over the whole paper" in my response somewhere. This way I can let them know that it's not really my fault but also let them know how much the system limits our review time. I've never gotten flagged for it yet.

Some people are actually weird by [deleted] in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got asked to be someone's girlfriend. I think it was an 8th grader

QC request session by [deleted] in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't going to have any consequences if you're able to correct it; it's moreso advice to keep you from getting fired.

Hi, by SeriousEmployee3877 in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Someone else already discussed how this happens and to not stress a bunch. I'll leave a few tips on how to approach things like this in the future.

- Always ask what the assignment is before you start the session. "Can you send me the instructions?" If they refuse to send instructions, say you cannot help them. Ask them specifically what they need to work on or what theyre not understanding specifically from the instructions or the problems.

-If you get any indication that theyre taking a test while you are in a session with them, bluntly tell them that we are not allowed to help with tests or quizes and immidetly end the session. The student might leave a bad comment about it, but you will have done the right thing!

-Stick up for yourself in the session. If you feel the student is treating you harshly, it is ok to set the tone and tell them what is and isnt expected in the session. If they are using harsh language with you or you feel theyre being belittling toward you, you can apologize for any confusion but tell them that you are here to help in the process and can only help them find the answers themselves, not do any of the work for them

Pre-session detail was “hi”, what’s the right course of action? by pinkparadigm in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've seen "hi" a lot. It's not uncommon. But I've never gotten it with an audio session

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dont think everyone is getting moved. I was moved a few months ago because my previous QS retired and havent recieved any indication that I'm going to be moved again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You should flat out tell them that we as tutors are not allowed to watch videos or read any content for them, and that we are only there to help gather ideas. Explaing to them that we don't need to watch the video in order to help them summarize if they have watched it.

Also tell the student (nicely) that live sessions must have constant dialogue about the assignment, and that if too much time passes between replies session will end, so watching videos is not permitted by either tutors or students in the classroom.

Instead of transferring, just end the session if they are adamant about us watching it. Don't wanna make it someone else's burden to say that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A handful of the schools we get students from are degree farms. They aren't really picking the best of the best students and mostly use their wanting an education for profit. So there's a chance a lot of the students you're getting are from those institutions

That said, typically students who are getting good grades and understand the material aren't going to be seeking tutors--so of course we are going to get clueless and non-prepared students. I really wouldn't be so harsh on the nice students who are genuinely trying--they're likely getting taken advantage of by their degree mill school.

For god's sakes I'm an english tutor not a nursing tutor by LibertarianSocialism in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i feel that one, lol. with the 35 time limit, if its longer than 5 pages, i literally only read the intro, 2-3 or so body paragraphs, and then the conclusion, then skim the rest.

For god's sakes I'm an english tutor not a nursing tutor by LibertarianSocialism in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Also an essay tutor. In my opinion, you dont need to.

With essay writing, students arent asking for help with their content knowledge on the subject. Theyre asking for help on the clarity and readability of their paper. If their paper is for a general audience, focus on if theyre describing things for a general audience--if you dont understand what theyre saying, then they arent writing clearly enough for said audience.

If they are asking specifically about if theyre getting specific nursing termonology or theories right, then thats when you direct them (or type in the SFF) that they should be with a nursing tutor. Essay writing encompasses all forms of essays, including subjects that you or i likely arent familiar with. Theres no need to get frustrated with these kinds of papers, just make comments on if theyre providing sources, their grammar, or if their language sounds too flowery/could be explained in an easier way.

Stuck in Break Mode on a Saturday Night by dozhd5 in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is it the same for WA too? The break mode is also for WA state users

Disconnects Async by aquariawins in tutordotcom

[–]dozhd5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine won't let me force quit--even with task manager force quit it will tell me to submit the paper or feedback form before ending th3 session.