MAGIC EARS Review: I NEED to clear this up! + WHO should apply??

In this Magic Ears review video I give an update to my last video on why I quit + I give you 4 reasons why I think that they are good for certain people!
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[@onlineteacherdude1284]

A lot has changed at Magic Ears. Want to apply? www.onlineteacherdude.com/magicears & grab this TESOL for only $19 : www.onlineteacherdude.com/tesol6

[@justinalyon9151]

Hello! I really want to apply to Magic Ears but saw on their application FAQs that they are currently holding applicants from CA residents. Do you have any insight as to if and when this might change? Thanks so much, your videos have been super helpful!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Congratulations exceeding 3,000 viewers, Tim! You are so awesome 👏

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks Mitchell!

[@TeacherKellyTag]

Great video. Smart business move to recruit for many companies. I learn a lot from you. I've heard many people not like Magic Ears for many reasons. The people that got mad at you are probably mad about not getting referrals.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Kelly! Thanks for leaving a comment :) Glad I have been able to help. Hope all is well :) tim

[@carrolle7101]

Hi Tim - how are you liking Cambly? I love it! I'm very grateful for your unbiased opinions of all of these online ESL companies, with no lies. VIP kids teachers only gush about this company so they can receive a referral bonus. I've heard "OH WORK FOR VIP KIDS, YOU WILL MAKE $2,000 A MONTH", YEAH RIGHT. I have heard nothing good about them. Same with Magic Ears - run away is the comment I usually hear. If companies would just let us do what we do best, which is TEACH, without the micromanaging, how wonderful would that be?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Carol! I think that there are pros and cons to all companies. I am most successful with VIPKid, but some are not , just depends. I try to give the facts and the pros and cons to all - thanks for your kind comments :)

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I haven't taught a Cambly class yet!! Glad you love them...when I get up the nerves to try it I will let you know!

[@jamessouza8364]

I watch your video of "Why I Quit Magic Ears." I didn't see any place in the video where you bashed them. I was in the process of trying to get hired, so I watched. After watching it I continue the hiring process. Unfortunately for my solo first teach only one student was assigned to the class. Needless to say Magic Ears rejected me and said I could apply again in 3-months. I tried to contact the department that failed me to see what I did wrong. I sent the person assisting me with the process an e-mail asking what I did wrong. I never heard a word from them. I have since decided to give up on them.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

That's a shame! QKids is an alternative.

[@adventura11]

@James Souza that was the case before. They have since changed the hiring process not long ago. Now you can have unlimited time and training with feedback in your demo trial to pass. I am currently going through the hiring process. I am on my 6th demo attempt tonight. They are also now allowing anyone who has not passed in the past and got the 3 month to reapply email to email them if you wish to reapply you can continue right where you left off with unlimited attempts.

[@jamessouza8364]

@@adventura11 I did try again, in July, I believe. I had done my mock class, finished, and the guy was giving me feedback. My wife didn't hear me teaching so she came into my office. The mock asks "What's that noise?". It was her unlocking the door. 2-hours late I get the e-mail that I failed again. No feedback again on why I failed, so I have to believe that he failed me because of the noise in the background. It was at that point that I really gave up on them. Now I'm getting a least 1 e-mail everyday from them to come for a 1 on 1. Since July I have been getting over 200 classes each month with VIP Kid, that's good for me. Thank you for the note though.

[@Dollydo15]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm currently researching online teaching and found your videos informative and straight forward, which I appreciate.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you Stephanie - if you are wanting to apply, send me an email first so I can help you further.

[@Dollydo15]

Online Teacher Dude I will!

[@lindapotter4741]

Hi Tim, congratulations on 3,000 viewers. I applied for Magic Ears. TEFL certificate - check; Bachelors - check; Canadian - check; many years of teaching experience - check, but I got an immediate, within 10 seconds, rejection at the first stage of the application process. My only conclusion is ageism..I turned 60 this year, and a computer said no. Never mind there are more companies out there.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks Linda! You failed the application or the interview? Must have been just a small error, they are not ageist...lots of teachers of all ages. Shoot me an email and I can help you reapply. -tim

[@carrolle7101]

Come over to cambly and work. I love it here

[@craigsensanbaugh2346]

Just got done with a lesson. I'm up to ten students now with VIP kid. Hope to get some regulars soon! Have a great week. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Great stuff Craig!

[@jennellefideler8469]

I was so excited to start magic ears! And then I found out my pay was docked $65 because my camera wouldn't turn on and I had to exit and re enter the classroom 2 minutes before class (they counted this as being late and docked me $40 even after I explained the situation) then they docked me $25 because I didn't know I was supposed to review each student after class (I was never told to do this) I woke up as early as 4 a.m sometimes on one hour of sleep (I had a newborn too) I had to get babysitting each time for each class. I wasn't even paid until two months after I started teaching. I was eventually locked out of teaching because I reached a slide at 22 minutes that they would have preferred I reach at 24 minutes. They had never told me that I needed to reach the second to last slide at 24 minutes. I am still locked out of my account . I was eventually compensated but I felt like it wasn't nearly enough. It barely covered the expenses I had put into getting the job in the first place (TESOL certificate, props, desk, desk chair, headset, internet)

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Jennelle, So sorry that this was your experience. I think that some companies can be really strict with showing up to class late, etc... Are you able to reapply? Or have you moved onto another company?

[@kellyhiggins2867]

I wouldn't encourage ANYONE to apply to them.And I still work for them.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@sierraharvey304]

They do not acknowledge, take accountability for, or attempt to solve technical glitches on their platform. I have a Master’s in Teaching English and over seven years of experience. I passed my demo and one on one training easily. The ONLY thing I was told to improve on for the trial class was my background. My trial class started, and the platform began freezing as soon as I gave my first trophy. I tried pushing restart; it did not help. I tried contacting my success manager; they did not get back to me until long after my trial class was over. When my success manager got back to me, he refused to even acknowledge there was a technical problem. I also have a computer that meets all required specifications, and my computer was plugged into the modem with an ethernet cord.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Sierra! So sorry to hear this :( Their tech requirements are quite high - are you sure you meet them? When I taught for them I thought I met them, but I actually didn't and I was always afraid of something happening. Did you pass through yet?

[@CherieChipper]

Hi, the video is very helpful. Could you please recommend me a few more online English teaching platforms which are reliable

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

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[@sharina3512]

Congratulations! 😊

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Sharina! Thanks for commenting. Congrats on what? :)

[@sharina3512]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 on the 3000 subs

[@kellyhiggins2867]

They are just trying to create a product of excitement and energy, not learning or education. I've heard horror stories about how bleak and unemotional the state-run TV is in China and people are crazy for some non-political excitement on a supposed education platform. I teach 1st grade as my full-time job and you say "I don't bring the excitement". BTW, how many real classes have you ever taught? Whenever their dirt feedback comes my way you know what I think to myself? Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) would be fired by Magic Ears for lack of enthusiasm. If you ever think Magic Ears is being hard on you remember, they would fire Mr. Rogers for speaking in a calm voice. Do you want to teach a class of 5-6 year olds that THEY say Mr. Rogers would not be fit to teach?

[@kristenalmonte1110]

When you create a life from home, what are you doing for health coverage? Would like to hear a video on that topic from you & other teachers working from home.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

At the moment, nothing! It scares me and I need to get on it soon. I used to have World Nomads before but it wasn't the best coverage.

[@kristenalmonte1110]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Ty for your honesty. Absolutely!

[@yasminknowles7831]

+Online Teacher Dude Thanks for your review. Why don't they consider hiring other non-native teachers? Have any UK British native teachers ever been hired? If, so how was your experience?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Magic Ears doesn't hire non native speakers...because you are teaching English so they require you to be a native speaker. Yes, they have hired UK British teachers before but tend to hire more North American teachers.

[@yasminknowles7831]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Ah ok thanks for letting me know :)

[@jadeleeseaton8561]

Does it really stop paying you? Just heard rumors

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

No, they don't stop paying you. Never

[@Jade4803]

Heyyy! I had applied to magic ears before but was turned down because of having no BA degree. Now I'm in school for BA and should finish soon. I wanted to apply again but when I sign in it still shows up with the old notification of having not been accepted. Should I email the company before re-applying or just create a new email and password with the referral code I'd like to use?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi! Good question :) I would email them and see what they say first. If you aren't getting anywhere, then go ahead and make a new account with a new email address.

[@Jade4803]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 yes I did exactly that! Passed it this time, thanks so much!

[@sakethaduggan7801]

Hi Tim!!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Saketha! Hope all is well :)

[@sakethaduggan7801]

Online Teacher Dude Yes Tim! All is well here on our end!

[@gbfgs]

hi! I'm a current college student (just completed my second year) and I'm looking at some remote online esl teaching/tutoring opportunities as I might be temporarily moving abroad. I was wondering if you happen to have any suggestions. I found Magic Ears as I saw they don't require a bachelor's degree, but I'm hesitant to apply from what I've heard about the company and I'm not in my last year of college yet. Ideally because I'm also in school I need something somewhat flexible as well. Thanks! :)

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You could check out Palfish - have you heard of them?

[@gbfgs]

Online Teacher Dude i have not, but i just downloaded the app! thanks!

[@shaneecuevas7990]

I applied but got an automatic rejection. I think it’s because I put Nationality-Bahamas I’ve been in the U.S for 14 years and I am a native English teacher. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Yes, they only hire North Americans (Do you have a US passport now?).

[@andrewdgw6779]

Foolish seeing as you're a Commonwealth Realm with the Queen!

[@miagallagher6371]

Does Magic Ears hire British teachers? I heard they only hire North American applicants but I can't find information online.

[@adventura11]

You need to be a native English speaker from an English speaking country. I don't see it being an issue but you should email them and ask. The accent might be a barrier depending on how heavy it is but you should email them to ask might be a case-by-case situation. I am currently going through the process I am in Canada.

[@miagallagher6371]

@@adventura11 Thanks for the suggestion. 😊

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

No, they don't - they only hire North Americans. They were saying that they hire outside of US/Canada but it hasn't really happened in practice. Some teachers from South Africa were able to pass through but they were offered very low rates. They require a neutral north American accent too.

[@miagallagher6371]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for the information. 😊

[@rabiaimran6503]

hi can i teach online with a high school diploma?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Its a little harder! You might consider Outschool or a marketplace like iTalki or Preply.

[@ashleytakesaction2537]

The TESOL link shows 119?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Ashley, when you click it, yes, but it should also say that your discount code has been applied and you will see the price at checkout...just keep clicking!

[@demneptune]

Is this company strictly US English only??

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Magic Ears hires Native English speakers from the US or Canada only. (a little in South Africa but not much)

[@reneephoeni]

You didn’t bash ME at all😊

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You'd be surprised at the people that felt I did...and several emails to me! They obviously didn't watch the whole video :)