If you’ve been stressed out about your independent contractor taxes, you’re not alone! As VIPKid Teachers, we are expected to file our own taxes using the 1099 form they mail us at the year end. It can be confusing to know what you’re expected to do in order to pay your taxes as an independent […]
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Quitting My Job to Travel

I don’t get it… You love your job, why would you quit?” – Everyone I understand why I’ve been asked this question countless times. I’m one of the lucky ones. I went to college and graduated debt-free. I had an internship that I loved and it rolled into a career that I loved. Make no […]
Auxiliares de Conversación: FAQs

I debated titling this post: “Auxiliares: Why Patience is a Virtue” but ultimately, it will be a source where I attempt to answer the most frequently asked questions about the program. Why is patience a virtue, you might ask? Well then, you clearly haven’t applied to the program! There is a lot of waiting, waiting, […]
Applying for Your Visa

Alright, so you’ve officially applied to the Auxiliares de Conversacion Program and now it’s on to the next fun step! Applying for your visa! As you must be aware of now, the program does not assist you with the visa application, so you’re essentially on your own here. But have no fear! I’m here to […]
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Earning Money through VIPKid

A lot of people wonder how travelers can make money on the go. There are actually tons of posts, like this one, explaining the best ways to find remote work. Now, personally, I’m not a huge fan of doing personal selling type gigs, but I know a lot of people who have made a decent income […]