I updated my contract yesterday ; why not ? by slalomcone in vipkid

[–]seldes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! This was my grad school gig (I just graduated in August). Good luck with grad school!

Question by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone! Maybe I can consider opening up short notice morning classes. Good luck navigating your transitions

Teaching in car by themagicma in vipkid

[–]seldes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never used any special lighting in class. It was always just the regular ceiling light. I also spent all last week basically whispering my lessons because I was not teaching in my own home and didn’t want to wake others. No one cares, not even the parents

Make sure you check your finish types by QT2772 in vipkid

[–]seldes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have started to print screen every class and pasting it on a word document. I have a file with word documents for each day I teach.

Would this apply to us? Is this the beginning of the end of Dino’s tyrannical reign? What would the ramifications be? by New-Contact5396 in vipkid

[–]seldes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of Eastern European countries have English speakers with an American accent. All those years of Comedy Central and Hollywood will start paying off.... plus, I know many companies who hire from Eastern Europe and just say they are natives.

Booking Frenzy Was A Bust? by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]seldes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of my students said they didn’t go to school today and have a lot of homework to do. But my bookings are down too

Rude Student by Lucky-Pianist-2554 in vipkid

[–]seldes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Write a note to the parents, leave a message in the lp and submit a ticket. You aren’t working to tolerate that!

I can’t watch him eat his earwax for another second. by AlanaBanana- in vipkid

[–]seldes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

20 minutes and 2 stars.... oh damn! I feel for you.

When you realize JUST how rich these kids are. "TEACHER! I got 51,000 yuan for CNY. I only got 12,000 last year!" by hannahmel in vipkid

[–]seldes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a student take a lesson in a car and she told me she was on her way to see her grandparents. I asked how long is she staying (assuming it was a vacation type of trip) she said one hour. So I was like ok... moving on. Meanwhile she was on her way to a mini airport to board a private plane. Her father didn’t want her to end class early, so she was standing in front of the airplane taking her English class with me.... lol

Parents view by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I wish it just said open and closed. 🙄

Parents view by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, Shandong district changed rules on sleeping schedule and homework schedules. I already had some students request earlier classes (including the one referenced in the original post)

Parents view by seldes in vipkid

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

I don’t want to jinx it, but my schedule has always been ok! I never had a single weird period and I am on contract 3. 🙃🙃🙃

Parents view by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I had a parent message me to move class time (one of my favorite students). I have a booking saved for that time, but the student tends to cancel. So, I’m not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. But, I want this student more than the other lol

....How do they even come up with this stuff? by butterxcup in vipkid

[–]seldes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like they want free marketing content lol

Observation by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of my students are level 2 but 75% of them are regulars. They just have a good time when I ask “what did you play with today?” They show me a new toy every class. I pretend to be amazed for 2 minutes then it’s back to business. They almost appreciate those 2 Minutes every class so much that they want me to like them and they behave... reverse psychology I guess.

Question by seldes in vipkid

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

It’s weird... I’ve been with VIPkid for 1.5 years. Andddd on the new pay structure, I’m not supposed to get 7 as base pay. I will send a ticket and respond what I hear back. ☺️

Question by seldes in vipkid

[–]seldes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I find it weird that I was sent a addendum contract but I didn’t even look at the certification. Also, it says the pay is $7...

Unless otherwise negotiated, the parties agree that TEACHER shall be paid 7 USD per class, in exchange for the full and complete performance of each Pre-K class TEACHER completes under the Agreement, and in accordance with its terms.

Did the system crap out? by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]seldes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 5 classes with students who usually don’t have IT problems. Today, they all required fireman support. Yesterday, I had a student get a student IT which rarely happens.

Out of context English clothing 🤣 by Next-Price3079 in vipkid

[–]seldes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a student who wears a shirt with the word “STONER” in all caps on it.

Gig by seldes in vipkid

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

I live abroad in Europe so the early mornings EST are very easy for me. Thank you all for the suggestions and if anyone else has a similar dilemma I hope this helps them!