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A Day in the Life of an Online ESL Teacher
Coffee, so much coffee.
If like me, you spend large amounts of time on the internet and are constantly bombarded with ways to make money online, you’ve probably noticed that teaching English online is making its way on to the lists of options that have long been dominated by blogging, transcribing, and affiliate marketing.
Being the curious and perpetually broke millennial that I am, and armed with some minimal experience with kids (who knew I would ever put summer camp counselling back into my cover letter after high school?), a few months ago I decided to apply to a few companies and give it a shot. I ended up choosing to work with Palfish as I can run the software off my phone or iPad, as well as change my schedule on a daily basis.
Teaching online very quickly became the closest thing I have to a full-time job, although I’m classified as an independent contractor, and have the luxury of not really having a boss.
Here’s a snapshot of what my average day looks like
2pm
Struggle to get myself out of bed. Hope that my supply of cold brew is still full, and thank my past self for being awesome when I’ve managed to drag myself to the kitchen and pour myself a pint of this magical liquid that sustains me with…