Bad for income; good in some ways as a hobby - Tutor Cambly Employee Review

1.0
21 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cambly is hugely profitable for itself while creating the illusion of student- and tutor-friendliness. Meeting students from all over is the one positive, and it is indeed very positive. Note that you will make less than their quoted $10/hr, since unpaid time is required for prep, admin, notes, waiting for students, etc.

Cons

No respect for tutors, as demonstrated by pay, security, responsiveness, & other parameters. Cambly owns its tutors' video presence & is likely using it to create AI digital "tutors" & content now being beta-tested. There will of course be no compensation for or acknowledgement of the tutors from which this content is appropriated.

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5.0
28 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible, variety of clientele, rewarding

Cons

Somewhat high tech maintenance, somewhat frequent network outages

4.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very flexible schedule (you create your own), can easily cancel classes without too much of a penalty (make every student that you like a "regular" student so that if you get penalized...only regulars can book you...you have a huge pool of regulars), Cambly provides lessons, you can use almost any website as long as you don't need to share login information, it's fun and easy, many students become like friends, you can learn about different countries, cultures, and languages

Cons

The pay. It has never increased in the 14 years that Cambly has been in business. They are starting to offer a new program called "Cambly Pro" where you can make $15 an hour, but you have to apply to be a tutor for it and you could be denied. You have to have a 99% rating for 3 months to even be considered. If, like me, you are open to all students (and not just your regular students that you have become friends with), your rating can vary widely. No matter how good of a tutor you are, you will not be everyone's cup of tea. Also, Cambly does not allow tutors to teach in some states in the U.S. due to labor laws.

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