Pros
Online tutoring, no need to commute. Flexible hours, can schedule a few hours in advance or logon and wait for students without scheduling (they use the term float). Tutoring is open 24/7, students may come any time. Can work from any location with stable Internet access and standard PC. Great students. Performance-based bonuses. Promotions are rather easy to get for qualified tutors. Some mentors are great and fully support and encourage tutors in good and bad times.
Cons
Strict policies regarding session lengths (cannot work with a student longer than x number of minutes), acceptance percentages (must accept more than y% requests), x and y depend on the subject. Violations may result in warnings and terminations. Sometimes it is difficult to explain a concept or work on a problem and stay within limits. Certain questions may be outside the subject area but there is no clear rule to determine that. Bonuses and tutor employment depend heavily on student ratings some of which may be undeserved but cannot be removed. Some mentors are not so great and only concentrate on negative sides. Stress because of the above.
