I participated in the 2019 convention for online teachers. I was relatively new in this field at that time, so it felt like attending the event was the wisest thing to do. I could learn about the profession in-depth and meet different online teachers.
The thing is, I was the only enthusiastic person in our team to go to the convention. The other newly hired folks concluded early that it would be a waste of effort and money. Most of them taught language virtually as a part-time job, after all—a way to make ends meet. However, you should take online teaching seriously because:
It Is Among The Most Practical Jobs
Being a virtual teacher professional is practical, given that your income source won’t be affected by whatever’s happening in the world. For instance, many people had to stop working in the first quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. But since you meet students over the internet, there’s no need to halt your classes.
It Can Give You Financial Freedom
Embracing online teaching 100% does not entail that your family has to go from three to two meals a day to save money. In reality, the job may allow you to earn up to $23 per hour, which is no different from what regular employees make. If you work from home, that’s even better because you don’t have to pay for gas. You may gain financial freedom faster than your peers.
You Can Travel The World Without Work Tying You Down To One Place
As mentioned, some online teachers can conduct their classes at home, as long as there is a steady internet connection. If you can ensure the latter elsewhere, you are free to travel without taking a leave of absence. That’s something you cannot do in other jobs.
Whether you need a new occupation or work setting, you should try online teaching to experience the perks it comes with soon. Good luck!