Misleading job listing - Offered $2/hr After Promising $7.5-$12/hr
I applied for a teaching position through Teacher Record for a company called Easy Talk. The listing clearly stated that the pay range was $7.5-$12 per hour. I also have screenshots to prove this. I attended the interview, provided all my qualifications (Master's degree in English, TEFL certificate, 2 years experience) and was told they'd make me an offer. To my shock, they offered me 2$ per hour - even though I clearly stated in the interview that I'm currently earning $7 per hour. When I questioned the discrepancy, they claimed the site listing was “wrong” and that it had “changed,” which feels deliberately deceptive. This kind of bait-and-switch wastes applicants’ time and is deeply disrespectful, especially to qualified, serious teachers. It felt like they assumed I would accept anything just because I’m a non-native speaker, despite my clear accent and credentials. Teacher Record should take accountability for the companies they promote and ensure listings are accurate and fair. Until they improve transparency and screening, I would strongly advise other teachers to be cautious when applying for jobs through their platform. Teacher record did respond and is investigating.