Time to explain my absence

Yep, that's me at about 35 maybe
Eugene, Oregon
February 6, 2019 10:59pm CST
For the last few weeks, I have not been around much at all. Some of us know JavaMan from the old Bubb place. He is retired, as am I, but began tutoring English online a few years ago. Someone told me about a site that I passed along to him. He started there a few months ago and, though working crazy hours through the night, is able to make several hundred dollars a week tutoring foreign students from the Middle East, South America and Asia. I decided to give it a try as well a week or so ago, and got qualified easily. I had major connection problems for a week though, so bought a new router and tried to troubleshoot the problem. It has been a difficult time, but the site finally connected well, cam and all. I have been enjoying talking with people of all ages from many countries and all ages for a few days now. I have talked to two veterinarians from different countries, a doctor from Brazil, and some delightful young people. I am not abandoning myLot, but want to give tutoring a try too. I was going to be a teacher once and this feels pretty good. I don't work crazy hours overnight, but will have some fun and make some extra money as well.
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@JudyEv (339496)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 19
That is great news but we will really miss you here. I hope it works out really well for you. Hopefully we'll still see you from time to time.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Judy, thank you! It has been very busy and it is nice to see students return to talk again.
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@JudyEv (339496)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic I'm glad you're enjoying it. I think I would find it hard to find things to talk about.
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• China
7 Feb 19
Good for you ! That is in your element! I learn English from you for free.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Thank you so much. It is a lot of fun. We have many students from China and Taiwan.
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@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
7 Feb 19
I've been seeing a lot of online tutoring jobs these days. A good source of income.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes, Joy, it has been pretty lucrative.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
7 Feb 19
That sounds like a most rewarding experience. I hope it continues going well for you.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Thank you. Right now, my voice is sort of gone with a cold, but I will be okay soon.
@noni1959 (10096)
• United States
7 Feb 19
How great you get to talk to different people and help with tutoring in your own home. I have a friend who is thinking of doing this too.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
It is a good thing and a lot of fun. I am earning more than I expected.
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@noni1959 (10096)
• United States
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic How wonderful. It sounds like something you enjoy.
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Feb 19
Sounds like a nice way to make a few extra dollars.
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• Philippines
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic wow! definitely lucrative!
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Turned out to be about a thousand dollars for February.
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@ptrikha_2 (46917)
• India
24 Feb 19
Some people in India too have tried online tutoring. But it would need a very good Net connection?
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes it does and we have connection problems with the Middle East .
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Mar 19
I'm so glad all is well with you! =) If you dont mind sharing the site and requirements I'd love to know them.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic You're allowed to say in private messages here.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Jennifer, do a search for ----- and you will find out all about it. Was breaking rules here.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 19
I remember JavaMan we are in touch through Facebook. Have fun with your new occupation, but come to visit us time by time.
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@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic I think that you must be ready to spend a lot of time online to make money teaching.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes, he still works crazy hours and makes a bundle.
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• Eugene, Oregon
19 Mar 19
@LadyDuck There are no minimum hours to be spent, just as much as you like.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Feb 19
well done - I think you have been called to give it a try - sounds like a great plan
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Thank you! It is mostly fun.
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@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
24 Feb 19
Are you allowed to reveal the company which connects you with students? I might be interested. I am a retired English teacher with ESL training and experience.
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• Philippines
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic we're allowed to mention the site.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Feb 19
You get to enjoy yourself while earning money!
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes John, it has been interesting and I am making more than expected.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
24 Feb 19
@JamesHxstatic You are a very busy man. Are you still doing commercials or parts in movies too? I am glad you are enjoying teaching English.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
The tv acting thing has been quiet for the winter, but I will still do that if it comes up.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 Mar 19
@JamesHxstatic It sounds like you are really keeping yourself busy with other things in the meantime. I hope they will contact you when the weather gets nice where you are so you can do more acting.
@fluffy69 (4955)
7 Feb 19
Congratulations on your new job James! Do you work for an ESL company james?
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes, it is all online, cam to cam.
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@GardenGerty (160623)
• United States
21 Feb 19
Well that sounds very good. Most of the places I see want a Bachelors degree, which I do not have. I think this is the most interesting one I have heard about so far.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
They do like a degree, but I am not sure it is required.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
7 Feb 19
Enjoy teaching online. I am glad you qualified quickly.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Thank you! It is great so far.
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@celticeagle (166735)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Mar 19
How nice. I am thankful to find you are enjoying yourself and that you weren't gone due to some illness of yours or your SO.
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@celticeagle (166735)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Apr 19
@JamesHxstatic ........That's great.
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• Eugene, Oregon
7 Apr 19
Thank you! All is well and now my wife is also tutoring. With her high school teacher experience and having lived in Turkey many years ago, she is a hit.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
5 Apr 19
That sounds like a really cool job
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@Tampa_girl7 (50205)
• United States
8 Apr 19
@JamesHxstatic wow, that's a lot of people.
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Apr 19
Hi Marie, it has been very interesting. I have talked to over 900 people from all over the world.
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@RasmaSandra (79714)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Feb 19
That sounds very interesting. I used to instruct people in English privately in Latvia. Are there many tutoring sites online? I wish you lots of luck with that.
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• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 19
Yes, there are many, but this site seems to be the biggest.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
21 Mar 19
Sounds like a great thing to try.
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• Eugene, Oregon
7 Apr 19
It has been really interesting, but funny how sitting and talking can tire you.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
7 Apr 19
@JamesHxstatic :I am sure it takes a lot of thinking and effort. Not relaxing.