Magic Ears intentionally hides its corrupt policies - Online English Teacher Magic Ears Employee Review

1.0
14 Jun 2019
Recommend
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Pros

One of the highest potential pay rates of any online ESL company.

Cons

I've worked for three different online ESL companies. Magic Ears ranks: - Worst curriculum of the three (one example is how slide amounts vary wildly between lessons, another example is how minimal the interactivity is) - Worst monetary fines of the three (granted, they can waive these fines at their discretion, but if you miss your first class, you're charged $20 plus they automatically cancel all your remaining classes for the day, meaning teachers have been fined $120 for missing ONE single class) - Worst micromanaging of the three (constant requests for 3am meetings, many other teachers have confirmed this as well) - Worst starting booking rate of the three (50% booking rate, granted Gogokid had a near 0% booking rate for the first month, but then immediately shot up to 80+%, where as Magic Ears will potentially keep you at 50% for months on end) And there's even more if you search the archive. Magic Ears has the highest potential pay, but keep in mind that there was a controversy recently over Senior teachers (meaning the teachers who've taught for quite a while, who are supposed to be booked at 80%) getting terrible booking rates. Source: Taught over sixty classes with Magic Ears

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5.0
2 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule, no pressure, as long as you are prompt.

Cons

Classes have been declining after the changes 3 years ago.. Great pity! Wonderful school!

2.0
21 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is pretty good if you can commit to enough hours to earn bonuses

Cons

hours are Beijing time, so very early morning in the US They have switched to homeroom classes, so you can't just open your schedule on days you are available and get scheduled, which was what made this attractive before as a filler for when other jobs weren't as active

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