ProofreadingPal Review – Hiring remote proofreaders and editors

I’m having trouble finding a proofreading/editing company that is consistently hiring, but ProofreadingPal seems to fit the bill. My ProofreadingPal review below has many details you may be interested in knowing

Their application page is open almost every time I check and there is a lot of detailed information online about how it works.

Read on to find out if you’re eligible to apply, what the job is like and more.

How much does Proofreadingpal pay?

The application page for proofreaders states that most of their staff earn between $500 and $3,000 per month.

That’s a pretty big range, and it means you’re paying per word, and some workers are much more active/busier/quicker than others.

I went to Glassdoor (as I usually do) to dig up some more detailed information about salaries. Three anonymous users posted what they earn, averaging about $45,000 a year.

I also looked for a ProofreadingPal review that gives more information about the salary. I found several with detailed information, such as:

• You are paid by the word
• Salary depends on the project and how tight the deadline is
• Not all contractors are paid the same, it depends on what “level” you are at, which I gather is based on your experience and skills.
• They apparently fine you between $40 and $60 per month if you don’t meet the minimum number of proofreading hours committed for that month, which seems to really annoy a lot of contractors.
• You are paid once a month, between the 14th and 17th, for the previous month’s work
• You don’t get paid for the month unless you earn at least $60 or $80 (there were conflicting reviews on the minimum, but there is a minimum). It will roll over to the next month if you don’t earn the minimum
• Bonuses are possible

Can anyone in the world work for ProofreadingPal?

The company is based in the United States, but they are open to other countries. When you apply to be a proofreader/proofreader/editor, you are asked to list your country.

So if you meet the criteria to work for them and you live outside the US, apply if you think it might be a good fit for you.

Does ProofreadingPal employ you as an employee?

They didn’t. This is an independent contractor role, as most proofreading and editing work you do from home.

How does scheduling work with ProofreadingPal?

Scheduling is flexible with ProofreadingPal. However, as mentioned above, you need to plan for them to work for months ahead of time and your availability.

You work in blocks of time that you set for yourself. So, in a way, you have a fixed schedule, but you are in complete control of that schedule and can decide before the month begins when and how much you will work.

This can be problematic if your life is crazy and you’re not sure what’s going to work for you a month in advance.

Again, if you can’t meet the hour you want to meet, they’ll fine you $40 to $60. I am not clear about the exact quantity as there were opposite quantities listed in the reviews.

Also, if I understand correctly, your time only counts when you are actually proofreading. If you sign up for a specific time between 1 PM and 5 PM on a specific day, for example, the time you’re not working during the block and only want to claim a proofreading job doesn’t count toward your promised hours.

These details were not very clear so if anyone has worked with ProofreadingPal and knows this information is incorrect, please comment below and provide clarification.

How does the editing and proofreading process work with ProofreadingPal?

They have a job board and you can claim what job you want based on what is available.

Whether you’re editing or proofreading changes. They take all kinds of assignments — essays, dissertations, newsletters, memos, book reviews — there’s nothing they won’t accept, so you can work on anything.

They let you see something before you start working on it to make sure you’re a good fit for it. If you decide you’re not, you can leave the job back in the pool and claim something else.

After you claim a job and finish your work, it will be reviewed again by another proofreader and editor at a higher level than you.

I think this is a good system for paying clients as it helps ensure everything is done perfectly and any mistakes from a proofreader will be picked up and corrected later.

Proofreaders look at your work and provide you with constructive criticism and feedback so you can improve moving forward.

Is proofreadingpal work compatible?

I don’t recall a single proofreadingpal review on Glassdoor that says there’s no work, so I gather the company must be pretty busy.

That said, with any freelance/contract opportunity, you can’t count on or expect consistent work. The company does not guarantee that the work will be done under any obligation.

So just make sure you have something else to do for income and don’t rely on it completely as your day job.

What is the proofreadingpal application process like?

You just visit their application page and fill the online form. They ask you basic questions first and then there are more detailed questions, like your proficiency in different writing styles, the languages ​​you are fluent in and so on.

After you submit your application, they say you’ll hear from them within 5 to 10 business days. The next step is taking their exams on time.

ProofreadingPal Review – From the Practitioner’s Perspective

Reviews were overall mixed. I have already mentioned some things that I have read in the information shared above.

In general, employees find flexibility, timely pay, two-tier proofing system and communication from management to be responsive and courteous.

Regarding grievances, workers really, really don’t like being penalized for failing to meet time requirements every month. It’s understandable, and it’s a bit different and not something you see most companies doing.

I understand that this is a way for the company to ensure that all their orders are fulfilled and that employees make a real effort not to “flake” on them because naturally no one wants to lose the money they’ve earned.

But I also find that, as a worker, getting $40 to $60 cut from what you’ve earned fair and square would be incredibly frustrating — especially if you have a valid, legitimate reason for not being able to work.

Many workers also say that the pay is too low for what you’re doing and that professional proofreaders and editors should expect to earn much more.

I’ve also seen multiple complaints that it’s hard to hold down a “good job”. They appear on job boards and move very quickly to grab them. You need to quickly and really see the board to get less problematic work.

You always can Visit Glassdoor and read the reviews yourself. I would strongly recommend doing this before applying so you can really weigh the pros and cons.

How do you apply with ProofreadingPal?

If this proofreadingpal review has you thinking of applying, just go here For more details and to start your application. Good luck!