Why I Started Working for VIPKID and a glimpse at the job

Being a mom is hard.  Everyone knows that.
Sometimes is hard because you have little ones screaming at you and dinner needs to be made.
Or a simple diaper change turns into cleaning poop off baby's foot, your elbow and the wall. Blegh.
Sometimes it's hard because there's no evaluation.  No one to tell you, "Hey! Today you had a rough crowd.  Good job keeping everyone alive!"
Or (one I've discovered since moving to Eugene) you're going on 3 weeks of rainy days.  You have two options: stay home for the 2nd week in a row or go to the store and risk spending too much money or having your kids freak out because you won't get them a random set of paper clips. (What?!)
I was feeling all of these in January.  I learned that I need to recognize when I'm having a hard time and then do something about.  I realized I needed a hobby.  Enter VIPKID.  
I had seen friends post about VIPKID and how awesome it was to work before your kids wake up.  I was hesitant because sleep is sacred to me and getting up anytime before 5 didn't seem like it was going to work.  But in January I changed my tune and applied, interviewed, taught my mock class and got hired!  And guess what? I still get at least 7 hours of sleep every day. Usually 8 hours. Success.

Why am I writing a blog post about VIPKID? Because it has helped me out emotionally and I wanted to get the word out. I get to do something I love every morning and it doesn't interfere with my day job (as a full time mom).  I may be working 2-3 hours in the early hours in the morning but I still get out with my kids.  We go on playdates, walks, jump houses (trampolines), library trips, etc.  It's amazing what you can train your body to do.

I graduated with a BS in Elementary Education but never got my certificate.  My only teaching experience includes what I did in college, a month of subbing, and being a sunbeam teacher for a year.  Luckily this was enough for VIPKID and I know get paid $20 to teach [usually] dedicated, adorable kids in China.

Lesson Prep: I prep while my kids are napping or during the quiet time right before bed.  Prepping for 6 - 25 minute classes only takes me 15 minutes.  How awesome?

Schedule: I make my own schedule.  There are no longer minimum requirements so you can work as much or as little as you want. Going on vacation? No problem.  I don't work.  Or I teach 2 classes and call it good.
Ask my family.  I'm kind of in love with my early morning job.  VIPKID is always looking for ways to better their company!  It is a fantastic company to work for.

Have you heard of VIPKID but have been on the edge about it?  Ask me about it!

Do I get a referral bonus for new teachers I refer? Yes!  And when you become a teacher, you will too!  (And this month, new teachers get an extra $25) But if even if no one ever signs up, my paycheck from teaching kids is awesome! Your job stability is NOT dependent on getting people to sign.  I just love this job.  It has helped me get back in my "Hilary Groove" and if there is someone out there needing something like this for emotional or financial reasons, I hope this helps them too.

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My VIPKID classroom set up