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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Handling Difficult Roommate Situations
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? I think it’s a right of passage into adulthood that you must, at one point or another, find yourself in a difficult situation with a roommate. I have had more than my fair share of awkward roommate situations, and I have learned (mostly through doing things the wrong way), […]
Applying for your TIE in Madrid
Congratulations! You made it to Spain! You have successfully applied to the Auxiliares de Conversación program. You’ve overcome the hurdle of applying for your visa! You booked a plane ride over the Atlantic and into the land of tapas, vino, flamenco, and bullfighting! ¡Olé! You may be asking yourself, “What comes next?” You should probably begin […]
Preparing for Spain: What to Do Before You Leave
So you think you’re ready for Spain, do ya? Well good, I hope you are! Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind before you decide to hop the Atlantic and head overseas. Make sure you’ve saved enough money! This program has a bit of notoriety regarding payment issues. Some regions have reported not getting […]
How Do You Afford to Travel So Much?
If traveling were free, you’d never see me again. I see that quote a lot, and I appreciate the sentiment, but really, it seems a little lazy. I used to identify with that quote until I actually got up and did some research on different ways to travel/live abroad for cheap! Before I found out some […]