Exploitation at its finest - Teacher Cambly Employee Review

1.0
Apr 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, weekly punctual pay

Cons

The system is stacked against the teachers. You only get paid for the minutes you talk, with the exception of $2.50 guaranteed for a priority hour in which case you get flooded with calls from people who don't speak a lick of English who heard about the app from some youtuber or who are just calling to joke around with their friends while they're drinking on a Friday night. Nevermind that many are lying in bed with not enough clothing on and possibly eating. Or you might sit there in silence for 45 minutes and when there are 15 left, you suddenly start getting calls. The tutor-rating system is also a joke. You never know if you are being rated fairly or by whom or why; there is no feedback from superiors because there is no contact with them. If you need help or support, forget about it. It doesn't exist. If you make a suggestion, forget about a response.

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5.0
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

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4.0
May 13, 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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