Pros
Ability to work on your own schedule. Can work from anywhere with an internet connection, allowing for greater mobility. Good way for students to make some money while taking classes, or for working professionals to supplement their income. Typically easy to return to the company again after leaving. Merit-based system which allows tutors to move up in level, granting them a greater pay rate and priority in scheduling their hours. Regular feedback on how tutor is performing and areas that can be improved. Constantly expanding subject offerings allow tutors to teach a greater variety of subjects if they so choose.
Cons
Fast-paced environment can be very stressful. Student reviews are very important (they are a driving factor in earning promotions, and tutors can be dismissed if they are too low), and sometimes tutors must deal with disgruntled students or students who are just fooling around and have no intention of learning. These students might leave bad reviews that are undeserved. This is conducive to an environment where tutors are pressured to keep students happy at all costs. Pay is a lot less than many in-person tutoring jobs, but the time saved by not having to commute makes up for this to some extent. It can be difficult to get on the schedule at first, and to get more than the minimum number of hours (5, 6, 7, or 8 per week, depending on tutor level).
