Avoid- if something sounds too good to be true, it is - City Wide Director Varsity Tutors Employee Review

1.0
14 Mar 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working from home, constant contact with employees through Skype.

Cons

Working from home is only a pro if you don't mind 10 hour workdays, six days per week. In those 10 hours, each minute is expected to be spent on the phone and religiously tracking each moment of time, with the exception of a lunch break. This poorly run, understaffed company has a culture of competitiveness regarding who can have the LEAST work-life balance. Working 12 hours without a break is lauded. However, the compensation in no way deserves this- it is very low. Some positive reviews on this site are from employees who were asked and incentivized to do so. There is a culture of bullying from management. Manipulation is a common management practice, as is negative reinforcement. Recruiting policies and selling methods border on outright lying. Ethics seem to be ignored in favor of the bottom line. Some employees with children were penalized for tending to them, while others were not- fairness was not often seen. Caution to parents: low quality tutors are common. In terms of manipulation, poor ethics, and treatment of employees like children, I do not hesitate to say this is the worst company I have ever worked for.

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5.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, opportunities, ease of use

Cons

Seasonal job, some slow seasons, some fast seasond

3.0
15 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The teaching platform is excellent and user-friendly. The virtual classroom includes useful features such as an interactive whiteboard, which makes online teaching effective and engaging. Experienced instructors also have considerable freedom to design their own lessons and adapt materials to students' needs, allowing for high-quality instruction. Payment is processed twice a week, and instructors can easily track their earnings through the platform, which provides transparency and convenience.

Cons

Student cancellations can be challenging, especially when they occur only minutes before class. Some sessions are repeatedly rescheduled and later canceled again, making it difficult to predict income. Policies and procedures may change frequently, requiring instructors to adapt regularly to new guidelines. Work availability can fluctuate significantly. Instructors may have many students during one period and very few later on, particularly when students complete exams or finish their school year. Overall, this can be a good opportunity for supplemental income and flexible teaching experience, but it may not be ideal as a sole or highly predictable source of income.

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