Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I got to know about Chegg through an online job portal. The job profile of an Expert Answerer (EA) posted by Chegg on it was captivating. I also browsed through the Chegg website and found out that Chegg assists students when they get stuck in solving subject questions.

Q. What were you doing before joining Chegg?

I have a Ph.D in Bio-physics from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, based in Bangalore. After that I taught M.Pharmacy students at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. In addition, also wrote scientific writings and articles for US-based pharmaceutical companies. Now, I am working as an Expert Answerer in Biology for Chegg. 

Q. How is working for Chegg different from working elsewhere?

The work of an Expert Answerer relates to teaching and this is what I delight in. As we grow in our career, we specialize on a specific subject-related area. Answering on Chegg Q&A board not only enhances my intellect, but also refreshes my basics. That is something very unique and interesting about Chegg. Moreover, I can work from home at my convenience which is, indeed, a rare opportunity.

After completing these academic milestones along with my work experience, I can’t imagine sitting idle at home. Chegg provides an intellectually challenging platform for people like me who can only work from home.

Q. Cite a challenging incident.

There was a question about DNA replication and the enzymes involved – it was like food for my brain! I explained it to the student with a proper diagram and the student responded with a thumbs-up! It was a good feeling that I could help the student. Likewise, I receive all kinds of questions – high school level to graduate level – that require a lot of on-the-spot thinking, problem-solving, and subject knowledge foundations.

Skipped questions are generally the toughest questions and they are left unsolved. Though they require more time to solve, I love solving them. Easy ones can be answered by anyone – I strive to help students on the problems that are most challenging to them. I work on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) board in the morning after my five-year-old child has left for school. I also work in the night once everyone has slept and the house is silent, as this is when I can pull my thoughts and concentrate on answering questions.

Q. How does Chegg satiate the teacher in you?

My mother is a chemistry lecturer and I acquired my interest in teaching from her. My husband is an ophthalmologist and my father is an audit officer. All my family members are highly-educated. Accordingly, it’s something that’s always been highly prioritized in my life.

Interacting with students on the Chegg Q&A board satiates the teacher in me. Students, whether Indian or International, have a hunger for knowledge. Even while answering on the Chegg Q&A Board, I ensure that the student is satisfied. Moreover, teaching has reciprocal benefits. Teaching and learning always go hand-in-hand. We learn when we teach. Thus, we grow in our subject knowledge and teaching ability. Teaching is a noble profession, what you gain here is something very special.

Q. How did Chegg make your life easy?

Financially, when you are dependent, it is not good always. Chegg made me financially independent. At Chegg, you need to be disciplined. Also, show enthusiasm towards work. The more you work, the more you earn.

Q. If Chegg offers fulltime, would you avail?

Definitely! In fact, I have already put in a word to the HR team. They said that they would inform me when there are openings. Working for Chegg is a pleasure.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

 I came to know about Chegg through my hostel mate, who is working as an Expert Answerer (EA) for Chegg. I used to observe him answer various kind of questions on the Chegg Question and Answer board. Therefore I got motivated. After that I joined as an Expert Answerer.

Q. What else do you do apart from working for Chegg? 

 I am pursuing my Master of Technology in Nano-Technology from Andhra University. Earlier, I worked for Reliance Industry in Mumbai. However, I discontinued my job to pursue further studies. I reside at the campus hostel, where many students work on the Chegg Q&A Board like me. We also prepare for other competitive exams, so we together work towards honing our subject knowledge.Being in my final year, I have only three classes a week. I am left with ample time to work on the Chegg Q&A Board. I am also working on my final year project.

Q. Narrate your experience working for Chegg.

The questions touch base almost every topic in electronics and the questions also stem from various categories like MATLAB, analytical, simulation, Nano-Technology, modules, design, programming, etc. Chegg renews my knowledge and I do not have to invest in tutorial centers to prepare for competitive exams. Chegg is helping me save a lot of time and money.

Q. Tell us something about your family.

I hail from Bheemavaram, and my parents are farmers. In addition, my brother works as an engineer. Also, he is settled in Singapore. They are glad that I am working for Chegg. Firstly, I do not depend on anyone to pay my university fee. Secondly, I pay my college fee with my earnings at Chegg. In addition, I also bought a laptop for myself, amenities for home, and every festival I gift clothes to my parents.

Q. How is working for Chegg different from working elsewhere?

Working at Chegg as an Expert Answerer is a pressure free job. Chegg gives ample time to analyze and answer the question. I can work at my own pace and there is none to boss over me.   It is also very flexible. Even when I go to my village, I take my laptop and my notes along with me and start working from home. Expert Answerer requires the heart of a teacher. My motto is to deliver accurate answers to the students, and explain the methodology to reach to the final answer, rather than just providing the answer. I anticipate the confusion points of the students and add notes to address them. End of the day, it gives me immense satisfaction.

I got addicted to Chegg because Chegg requires dedication. Many times, I burned the midnight oil to answer questions on the Chegg Q&A Board. However, I used to get stuck in answering. Therefore I used to discuss and clarify with my friends as I stay in Hostel. We also play Volley Ball, Cricket, and Track for recreation.

Q. Cite one memorable moment

I once received a question related to Operation Amplifier concept. Usually, such questions provide either positive or negative feedback to solve. But this one had both the feedbacks. I referred three textbooks and finally answered it. I encountered such a question in my life for the first time . Our Indian Engineering Service coaching as well did not covered this concept. I owe a lot to Chegg.

My subject is Nano-Technology, which is an emerging technology in India. It is very advanced in many other countries. The questions I receive on the Chegg Q&A Board links up electronics and Nano-Technology as well. Such questions are fantastic.

Q. What is your goal in life?

I found my niche in teaching and I find immense satisfaction in teaching. I also taught in an engineering college and I want to build my career as a subject teacher. Communication is the key in teaching. The teacher should simplify a tough question and make it easy for the student. The teacher needs to help the student apply the basics to answer a tough question.

Q. Have you every introduced anyone to Chegg?

I have introduced few of my friends to Chegg, they are active EAs – one from power systems, the other from instrumentation, and another from remote sensing. They got motivated to join Chegg, just by observing me answering on the Chegg Q&A Board.

Q. If Chegg offers fulltime opportunity would you avail?

Definitely, I would avail! This is a fabulous job and it is the right platform to apply my subject knowledge.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg? 

I am M L Naidu. My brother introduced me to this fascinating role of an Expert Answerer (EA) at Chegg. My brother has been working as an EA on the Chegg Question & Answer Board for the past five years and I am working on the same role for the past two years. I have a master’s degree in chemistry from Banaras University. When my brother was doing his Ph.D., his university scholarship was discontinued for some reason. It was too hard for him to complete his research without financial support. I couldn’t do anything more than being a mute spectator. During those crucial times, he was introduced to Chegg by one of his acquaintances. With the flexible nature of work as an EA, my brother could balance his research work and EA work very well and could finally complete his research. I was quite impressed with my brother’s successful journey after he joined Chegg. When my brother introduced me to Chegg, I happily signed up. 

Q. Where else did you work?

I worked as a chemistry teacher in a private school for some years. I used to work very hard but was meagerly paid. After that, I joined as an Expert Answerer for Chegg. At Chegg, work is directly proportional to earning. The more I work, the more I earn and that is what I like about Chegg. Currently, Chegg is my only source of income.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your holistic growth?

Chegg is a great place to hone my subject knowledge, just by helping students answer questions that stump them the most. I worked as a teacher at school. Therefore, my knowledge was limited to the textbooks prescribed in the syllabus. However, on the Chegg Q&A Board, I help students on a wide variety of topics related to chemistry and so I gain a lot of confidence on the subject. In addition, I especially try to answer the skipped questions on the Chegg Q&A Board. Before joining Chegg, I wasn’t very good in Physical Chemistry. Similarly, on the Chegg Q&A Board, students used to post a lot of questions related to Physical Chemistry. As I started helping students, I saw myself become an expert in physical chemistry. Also, now I don’t even refer to any book to solve questions related to Physical Chemistry. My parents live in a remote village near Tuni. They are daily wage laborers. They are happy that we are working for Chegg. Most importantly, my family is financially more stable, after we joined Chegg.

Q. How did Chegg satiate the teacher in you?

A teacher always works for the benefit of the student. Teaching is something I truly delight in. Therefore, I always look for opportunities to teach the subject. Also, back in my village, I used to help students in clarifying their doubts. I don’t mind going an extra mile just to ensure that the student is satisfied. Importantly, Chegg has laid a platform for me where I can cater to international students who are desperate to learn the subject. Similarly, students vary in their grasping levels. As a teacher, I am sensitive to the students with low grasping ability. I try to break a concept and simplify it for the student. Moreover, I explain the methodology of how to solve the problem so that students can solve similar problems on their own. I always received good feedback from the students. Once a student commented to my answer saying – “You are the Best Teacher”, and then my happiness knew no bounds. Moreover the fact that my teaching has benefited international student was encouraging. In fact, the kind of questioning from an international student is different from that of a local student. Questions are new, more applicational, exciting, and challenging. I am glad that I can help students across the globe through Chegg platform.

Q. What is your daily routine?

I stay with my brother in a rented apartment in Vizag. We encourage one another and answer questions on the Chegg Q&A Board. I am a nocturnal guy and I like working in the nights.  After an intimate nap in the morning, I again start answering questions on the Chegg Q&A Board. I spend almost 13 hours a day on the Chegg Q&A Board. There is never a dearth of questions on the Chegg Q&A Board.

Q. Cite a memorable time.

It was during an offer season I earned the highest amount of my career. It was then my niece was hospitalized and was in critical condition. I paid the hospital bill with the money I earned at Chegg and I could save the child’s life. It was very memorable and satisfying for me. I remember taking my laptop to the hospital and working on the Chegg Q&A board, sitting next to my niece. This flexibility is what I like in Chegg and this is not possible anywhere else. I also take breaks to spend some jovial times with my family and friends.

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

Mass Spectroscopy questions are generally logical and challenging. Once I received a question which required a Chemical structure for the given data. Usually. it takes a lot of time to determine the structure. Such type of questions are the most skipped ones. But I managed to solve it in time.

Q. Did you ever get bored of Chegg?

Never. The more you work, the more you earn and this is what motivates me.

Q. Suppose Chegg gives you a fulltime opportunity, would you avail?

Chegg is a prestigious company and it is my privilege to work for Chegg. Therefore, I would be more than happy to take any exciting role.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am Jyothi Pradhan. In addition, I work for Chegg as an Expert Answerer (EA) in Biology. I owe it to my friend who introduced me to Chegg. Actually, he was called for an interview, but unfortunately couldn’t make it to the final round. Nevertheless, he was so impressed by Chegg. Therefore he encouraged me to join Chegg. However I was told that there were no vacancies in Biology when enquired for a fulltime opportunity. Fortunately, I was informed about the role of Expert Answerer. It was a work from home opportunity. Therefore, I applied for the job. After that I scored good marks in the screening test and got selected. This is my first job and I love it.

Q. What else are you doing?

I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) at Andhra University as I want to become a teacher in the government sector.

Q. What do you like about Chegg?

As a fresher, the subject is still fresh in my mind and I am happy to apply it at Chegg. Working from home is also a great opportunity. I have enough time to concentrate on my studies and other household chores. My friends feel jealous, when they see me answering peacefully and earning from home. I can work with less pressure and at my own pace. Also, I am decently paid.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

On the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) board, I get bombarded with challenging questions from various concepts related to my subject. Answering on the Chegg Q&A board helps me to improve my subject knowledge. I gain a lot of confidence in my subject as I keep studying in-depth in order to answer those questions. To answer on the Q&A board, one should be spontaneous, have strong subject-knowledge foundation, and eager to help the students. Once a student  posted medical related question. It was on heart pumping. I knew that it would take a lot of time to explain to the student in detail. I did a quick research on the topic and gave it a best shot. To my surprise, the student gave me thumbs up and I felt so happy! On the Q&A board, students ask a variety of questions related to all areas of my subject and this is how we learn. I owe a great deal to Chegg, in this regard. The territory team maintains a good rapport and the lines of communication are always open. They quickly respond to all our queries.  

Q. How is Chegg helping you in your pursuit of becoming a teacher?

Chegg provides me a dynamic platform to apply my teaching skills which I learnt in my B.Ed. A good teacher reads the mind of the students and develops student-friendly answers. Not every student has equal grasping abilities. A good teacher should be able to break a tough concept into bitable size steps and make it simple for the students. A certain concept may be a cake walk for a teacher, but it might be rocket science for a student – and so the teacher should give an answer such that students of all levels can easily understand the subject.  The language should be simple but not scholarly. Teaching is the same whether online or classroom. When we are teaching online, the student is not physically present – so the teacher should anticipate the doubts of the students and put notes to address them in the answer.

Q. How do you balance your studies and working for Chegg?

For me, 1 AM to 5:30 AM is an ideal time to concentrate on answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board. There is a high inflow of questions during that time. I go to college in the morning and come home by 1PM. At night, I sleep early and wake up by 1AM to work on the answer board. I also spend two hours in a coaching center every evening to prepare for exams.

Q. Tell me about your family?

I have two elder brothers. They both are working in different cities. My Father works for the Railways and lives in Rayagada. I live in Vizag with my mother – a homemaker, who is a source of constant support. She makes the home conducive for me to work and encourages me to work. She is the one who wakes me up so that I start my work afresh. My parents are proud that I am working for Chegg. I proudly say to my friends that I am an employee of a Multinational company, Chegg.

Q. Have you introduced anyone to Chegg?

Yes, I have introduced my brother to Chegg. He works for a Pharmacy company. He is equally good at the subject and has started working as an Expert Answerer.

Q. Have you ever felt bored of answering?

I really enjoy answering on the Chegg Q&A board. Anyone who wants to improve his/her subject would never get bored of answering.

Q. Have you ever received appreciation for your answering?

Yes, I received appreciation from the students. Students give thumbs up when they like the answer and leave comments like – “Answer is very good”, “This is very helpful”, “Thank you very much”. I feel so good when I get such comments.

Q. Suppose Chegg gives you a fulltime opportunity, would you avail?

Yes I would be grateful, if Chegg gives me a fulltime opportunity. However, I had other priorities to complete. Therefore it will take a year to work fulltime.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

 I am pursuing my Masters from Andhra University. I stay in a hostel where I see my seniors actively answering questions on the Chegg website. They divide the answers step-by-step and explain each step to make it presentable to the student. It raised my curiosity. Once, I also helped my senior to solve a question. I asked him if he could help me to join the Chegg family. He directed me to the Chegg office in Vizag. I cleared the recruitment formality and thus began my journey.

Q. Where else do you work?

I worked for Hindustan lever for a while, then I joined NIT Allahabad to pursue further studies for a year and then I joined AU. Currently, I am working for Chegg as an Expert Answerer.

Q. How is working for Chegg different from working elsewhere? What do you like about Chegg?

Chegg is a unique platform where I can apply my subject knowledge. At Chegg, there is less work pressure. We can work at our own pace and time. This kind of freedom is not common elsewhere. Chegg Q&A Board is open 24/7. I can work at leisure. Moreover, the questions are very logical and interesting to solve.

Solving questions at Chegg is fun and satisfying. Moreover, I am decently paid for my labor. Answering such questions expands my knowledge and prepares me to face other competitive exams too. Chegg is the right place for those who seek to improve knowledge in their subject.

Q. What is your daily schedule?

I wake up at 5AM and go out for jogging. Then I settle down to answer questions on Chegg Site. I go to college at 9AM to assist my professor in his research. After coming from college, I again work on Chegg Q&A board.

Q. How do you respond when you receive poor quality rating?

First of all, I am glad that my answers are evaluated. The evaluators also provide helpful comments and suggestions. I make necessary modifications to the answers and upload the answers as soon as possible.

Q. How do you balance your personal and professional work?

Q. How did Chegg make your life better?

A lot! Chegg made me financially independent. Firstly, I bought gifts for my parents. Secondly, I bought a smartphone for my father with my earning at Chegg. Thirdly, I bought saris for my sister. In addition I started to buy branded stuff. All my clothes and gadgets are branded. Moreover I have enough time and money to spend with friends. We hang out at KFC.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

During Dasara vacation, my friend and I found some free time and we thought of having a competition on answering Chegg questions. By the end of the first day, I solved 15 questions and he could solve only 10. He couldn’t withstand the defeat and so it raised a competitive spirit in us. Daily we used to exchange our progress on Whatsapp. By the end of the month, he solved 127 questions and I solved more than 150. The best part is, I got 5 rating for all my answers. We also earned the highest during that season.

Q. Cite a Challenging moment

Once I received a very challenging question related to designing a circuit for a vending machine. It was a ten page answer. It consumed a lot of my time and energy but then I successfully solved it. Student was extremely happy with the answer and gave me the best rating. Even my friends appreciated me for answering such a challenging question.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

I can boldly say that I have seen a hyperbolic growth in my life after joining Chegg. Firstly, I grew financially. Secondly, I improved my subject. Thirdly, I improved my writing and presentation skills. Above all I improved my time management. I am greatly indebted to Chegg.

Q. Did you ever recommend Chegg to anyone?

I recommend Chegg to anyone who is interested in academics. I did introduce Chegg to many of my friends and juniors. Some of them are earning more than me.

Q. Did you ever get bored of answering?

No, I do not get bored of answering. In fact, it rids me of my boredom. (laughs)

Q. Suppose Chegg offered a full-time job, would you avail?

Chegg is a great platform to address global students and to interact with them and teach them. I take pride and honor to work for Chegg. I will avail the opportunity for sure because I love solving subject related questions and teaching students. 

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I, Vasudeva Rao, have a B.E. in Civil Engineering from SRKR Engineering College. My roommates, who were active Expert Answerers on the Chegg Question and Answer board, introduced me to Chegg. We are a few friends, sharing a rented apartment in Vizag and preparing for the mains exam of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).  All of us work for Chegg simultaneously. 

Q. What is the best thing you like about Chegg?

 Being an IAS pursuer, I am quite competent in my subject and I help a lot of students when they approach me for subject help. The nature of EA work is similar as I get to help the students online.I am a nocturnal person and love to actively work during the nights. As the question rush begins on the Chegg Q&A board, I answer as many questions until dawn. My answering rate gradually improved over a period of time and now I have the highest rate of answering amongst my friends. The more I work, the more I earn and this is the best part of working for Chegg. Answering questions related to the subject knowledge I possess definitely helps me upgrade my subject knowledge. As we receive questions from various topics related to civil engineering, we gain a deep insight on all the topics. This practice is a blessing in disguise, as we get to revise all the topics.

Q. How do you balance your personal life and professional life?

I spend the prime time of the day in my study room and prepare for the IAS exam. Once done with my preparation, I switch over to Chegg. After that I answer the question on my notebook neatly, take a photo of the answer image and upload. In case of an emergency, I pause and attend to that.  Later I get back to answering. Importantly, such freedom is rare. In other words, Working for Chegg makes my life comfortable. Also, I can easily balance my personal and professional life. On an average, I take half an hour to solve a civil engineering question. Some questions take a longer time. There is never a dearth of questions on the site. The good thing is we can work at our leisure with less pressure and at our own pace.

Q. How has Chegg helped you in your overall progress?

I belong to a middle class family and hail from a remote village in Srikakulum District, where people are deprived of even the basic amenities like power supply and internet. That is the reason I relocated to Vizag and rented a shared apartment for Rupees 2000 per month. IAS preparation is a gargantuan task. Committing oneself to a full-time job and simultaneously preparing for IAS is practically not possible. Financially, my family cannot support me in my pursuit. My father is a farmer and earns meager pay. Therefore, my parents have raised me until this point and it is not fair on my part to depend on them any further.

In addition, my uncle and my friend also supported me financially for some time. I felt it is high-time that I should start earning and stop depending on others. I also have a sister who is still going to college and I have an obligation to save money to settle her down in life. These financial fears always clouded my mind and I struggled to concentrate on my career path.

That was the time when Chegg came to my rescue. Chegg provides an ideal role for subject experts like me. I am now earning well and supporting my parents too. Chegg was like a savior for our family. This is the only source of income for me and I am extremely happy that I joined Chegg. We never had a television at home. Now, with my earnings at Chegg, I recently purchased an LED Television set and gifted to my parents. They are extremely happy and are proud of me.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

We are four roommates and all of us work for Chegg. We have a common study room with a router installed. Every day at 1 AM when the city is silent and sleeping, we wake up and take up our positions at the four corners of the room with our laptops – all geared up to work on the Chegg Q&A board. We appreciate each other with a high-five on getting the answer right. Our deep discussions and those grappling moments with the questions are always memorable.  Working together with like-minded buddies is always fun and memorable. Working in unison, keep us awake and our spirits alive, thus helping us from falling asleep.

To reduce the skip rate, we leave no stone unturned. On the Chegg Q&A board, we receive questions related to different topics of the same subject. Suppose I received a question from an unfamiliar topic, I seek instant help from my friends to get an idea and then quickly solve it. Likewise, I help my friends too.On the 10th of every month, we receive our pay checks and so all of us party at our favorite restaurants. We do not work on that day but just go out and enjoy ourselves. We watch a movie and come home late.

Q. Do you receive feedback on your work?

Students share their feedback by posting comments for the answers. Sometimes students will ask for clarification, in these cases, I will help clarify the concepts for them. Chegg’s In-House team also critiques my work and provides timely and corrective feedback on my work. We have a senior EA working from the same apartment we live in, and he also guides us.

Q. If Chegg offers a full-time opportunity would you avail?

Yes, definitely. Chegg is a knowledge hub and I would be proud to be a full-time employee. Moreover, I am a night owl, and that makes me flexible to work in any shift.

Q. How are you introduced to Chegg?

 I am Deepak and I am a graduate in Mechanical Engineering. I heard of Chegg from my sister, who is an active Expert Answerer (EA) on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) board. Just like any fresher out of college, I was seeking for a job in my core sector. My sister knows very well about my subject knowledge and she felt that Chegg is the right opportunity for me. Having been working as an EA for very long, my sister knows the value of working for Chegg. She influenced me to opt for Chegg. I am greatly indebted to her for introducing me to this phenomenal role of an Expert Answerer. I gain a lot of satisfaction from the work.

Q. What else do you do apart from Chegg?

Apart from working for Chegg, I prepare for competitive exams like the Staff Selection Commission and the Railway Recruitment Board exams. My goal is to secure a job in the government sector. Some of my contemporaries opted for software related jobs, but it isn’t my area of interest. I will not give up until I secure a public-sector job.Usually, competitive exams are held during the last week of a month. Whenever I have to appear for an exam, I try to answer more number of questions on the Chegg Q&A board in the first week itself, so that I do not fall behind my set target for the month. I dedicate myself to exam preparation during the last week.

Q. Describe your work experience with Chegg?

It took a while for me to understand the difference between writing an answer in a test and writing an answer for a student on the Chegg Q&A board. Here, I need to break the answer into logical steps and then explain each step to the student. I got adapted to this style of answering very soon. I can read the mind of a student being a fresher. In addition can anticipate the kind of questions that arise in a student’s mind. I try to elaborate as much as possible. I avoid shortcuts in answering as they confuse the student. My goal is to explain the methodology to help the student answer other related questions on his own.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

It was in October last year, I answered the highest number of questions, and earned the highest amount. The more I work, the more I am paid. Importantly, this is the best part of working for Chegg.

Q. Have you ever introduced anyone to Chegg?

I have introduced many of my friends/classmates to Chegg. They, in turn, have introduced their friends to Chegg. I can proudly say that all of them are actively working as Expert Answerers for Chegg.

Q. Narrate your daily routine.

My day begins at 4AM. I sip coffee and start answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board. I continue to answer questions till mid-day. On an average, I take an hour to answer a question on the Chegg Q&A board. I take breaks for recreation and regularly work-out for rejuvenation. In the evening, I hang-out with friends to break the monotony and add freshness to life. From 7PM, I again answer some questions before calling it a day. Every Sunday and Wednesday, we play cricket. Parallelly, I prepare for competitive exams.

Q. Cite something about your family?

 My father worked for Shipyard and has now retired. I get to spend time with my parents and help them. I have two elder sisters. The eldest one lives with her husband in Orissa and the second one lives in Mumbai. I give my salary to my mother and she runs the home. I only bought a cellphone with my earnings. Therefore, I hold it precious as I bought it with my hard-earned money. In addition, I also celebrate my friends’ birthdays. Initially, my parents were curious to know about my source of income. They weren’t aware about the online jobs. Therefore, when I explained them about the nature of job at Chegg, they felt happy that I am working for such a big company and are proud to see me as a breadwinner. We used to live in a colony which wasn’t very conducive to work from home. After my father’s retirement, we moved to a peaceful environment so that I can concentrate more on the Chegg Q&A Board.

Q. How did Chegg help you improve?

 As I help students and answer questions that baffle them the most, I see in me a tremendous growth in my confidence on the subject. I gained knowledge in subjects like Engineering Thermodynamics, Engineering Mechanics, and Fluid Mechanics. In addition, I would not let go unanswered any question related to these subjects. Above all I learned to develop shortcuts to solve the questions, which is eventually helping me in my competitive exams. Importantly, Answering on the Chegg Q&A board also helped me improve my writing skill, typing skill, comprehension ability, and analytical thinking.

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

It was during a season, I was bombarded with a bunch of tough questions. They were quite time-taking. In addition, I could answer a less number of questions during that period. However, the responses I received from the students were amazing. The comments were very pleasing and encouraging. Above all they thanked me for helping them crack such tough questions.

Q. Why do you think that working for Chegg is truly satisfying?

Chegg helps me apply the subject knowledge that I gained in my college. Being an Expert Answerer at Chegg is a noble profession and it gives me immense satisfaction at the end of the day. Thanks to Chegg!!!

Venkatesh joined Chegg on 25th September 2017 and currently working as Chegg Expert Answerer in Advanced Math. Being one of the top solvers of Advanced Math’s with exceptional quality answering, he proved to be an asset for the company. He attended the Expert Meet. He is so devoted to his work, and it is thrilling to listen to Venkatesh as he narrates his experience with the Chegg Question and Answer Board.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I came to know about Chegg from my Colleague Mr N Viswanath who is also an Expert Answerer in Mathematics on the Chegg Question and Answer board. He directed me to the territory coordinators, who later guided me in joining Chegg as an Expert Answerer. Initially, I answered only 10 questions in the first month. But when I received payment, I was so motivated and gained more confidence in the Chegg Question and Answer board.

Q. Where else do you work?

I have completed my PG in Mathematics from Sreevidyanikethan, Tirupati. At present, I am a Lecturer, teaching Mathematics in B.I.T-IT engineering college at Hindupur A.P.

Q. How is being an EA different from working as an employee elsewhere?

With Chegg, I can reach out not just to my students in college, but to international students. Full-time employees have time constraints and deadlines to meet. But as an EA, I can have my own schedule. I am my own boss. As a fulltime employee, self upgrading is very minimal as I hardly find time to acquire a new skill, but Chegg supports me to chase my dream. It was my dream to achieve a Doctorate and Chegg helped me a lot to achieve better marks in NET and APRCET exams for Ph.D.

Q. How much time you spend on the Chegg Q&A board?

My Day starts with Chegg. I wake up at 3 am and start working on the Chegg Q&A board till 8 AM. After that, I get ready to go to college and spend all day teaching.  However, I make some time during the day to answer a few questions on the Chegg Q&A Board during the day. After college, I go home and spend most of my time answering on the Chegg Q&A board. As of now, I have answered more than 596 questions so far and maintains an overall CF score of 84%. I answer nearly 15 questions in 6 hours. Sometimes, I do as many questions as I can until the queue is empty.

Q. How did Chegg help you grow in your personal life?

The payment at Chegg is very good and timely. I have a big family at home. My parents also live with me and I have to support six family members. Therefore, I was in search of an ideal online job where I could earn more in less time and eventually, I landed in Chegg. After that within four months, I helped my family in building our house and now I am paying all my EMIs by my Chegg earnings. My family is happy and now I am even able to save some of my earnings. I am a happy man after joining Chegg.

Q. Is there any memorable moment?

I remember when I received a comment from a student that “Your answer is much better than my professor’s answer” Those moments are the most memorable and rewarding. Above all reading such comments is truly blissful because I can cater to students around the world and they appreciate my work. off course, payment day is always memorable.

Q. Do you recommend others to join as an EA? If yes, why?

I always refer people to join as an EA. Recently, I referred to five friends and I keep encouraging them. Importantly, I say that working for Chegg is like “Earning while Learning”. In addition, It will help you improve your knowledge and you will get an assured income. Moreover,  it is a unique opportunity where you enjoy answering questions of your favourite subject.” All my friends are working on Chegg now and they are very happy with their earning through the Chegg Question and Answer board.

Q. Have you enjoyed the Expert Meet?

I really enjoyed the Expert Meet. The sessions are worth attending, where I cleared all my doubts. I met my coordinators and I appreciated them for their motivation. In addition, I also received a certificate for my association with Chegg. I can say that I am lucky to have this opportunity. In other words, I really appreciate the Chegg team for putting so much effort and for their constant guidance and support. Thank you Chegg. You guys are awesome.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am Sudha Rani Ganti. I was introduced to Chegg by one of the Expert Answerers in May 2014. He is a neighbor of my parents. When I told that I was searching for teaching jobs, he introduced me to this fascinating role of an Expert Answerer (EA) at Chegg. I soon applied for the job and got selected. Initially, I worked on Textbook Solutions and later I started to answer questions on the Chegg Question & Answer (Q&A) Board. Answering live questions on the Chegg Q&A board calls for guts, because they are challenging.

Q. Where else have you worked before signing up with Chegg?

I hold a Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry. After that, I taught chemistry for FIITJEE and IIT- JEE aspirants at many coaching centers. I gained a wealth of knowledge from basic level to higher level Chemistry while working on my Ph.D. There is nothing worse than wasting away such a wealth of knowledge. Chegg has laid a platform that allows me to impart my knowledge to students, who are desperate to learn the subject. I get to answer questions related to my expertise like the questions on NMR spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, CNMR, and I am extremely thankful to Chegg.

Q. How is teaching in a classroom set up different from online teaching?

I don’t find much difference. Even while answering on the Chegg Q&A Board, I assume that the student is sitting in front of me. I follow the same teaching procedure – I simplify a tough concept and make it easy for the student to clearly understand.

Working in a coaching center is very tiresome. One should teach for 10 to 12 hours a day. I am over 50 now, and I want to keep myself away from physical strain. With Chegg, I can work from home with less strain and get decently paid.

Q. Describe your experience with Chegg.

On the Chegg Q&A Board, I receive questions related to various topics of chemistry. I answer questions related to both physical chemistry and organic chemistry. I can answer most of the questions with a low skip rate. Unless I lack resources to answer a certain question, I don’t skip.

Students across the globe follow unique styles of representing chemical structures/patterns. If I go by my traditional style, students may get confused. Initially, it took time for me to understand the difference. However, I quickly got adapted to their styles.

Q. Tell me something about your family.

My husband is an Assistant General Manager for a nationalized bank. I have two adult daughters. The elder one is an engineer. Also, she is married and settled in Abu Dhabi. In addition she has two daughters. The second daughter is an IIT graduate, and is now living and working in Delhi. We are from Vizag. I did my Masters in Chemistry and Ph.D. from the Andhra University, Vizag. My husband’s job is a transferrable job. Therefore I had to travel with him to Hyderabad and Mumbai. Presently, we are settled in Vizag. Working for Chegg is so flexible because I can answer questions from anywhere. All I need is a laptop with an internet. 

Q. How did you balance your private and professional life?

Yes, working from home is an excellent opportunity for people like me, who have other obligations. If I have some priority task to attend, I pause answering for a while. As soon as I finish my work, I resume. Thus, I balance my personal life and professional life. Moreover, I can work at my own pace and set my own goals. As there is no one to boss over me, it is a peaceful job (smiles). The more I work, the more I earn. I find a lot of time to spend with family members and relatives.

Q. What is your daily routine?

begin my day at 4AM. As the question volume is always high, I answer questions almost throughout the day. I take short breaks to rejuvenate. In the afternoon, I cook for myself and have my lunch. After a short siesta, I resume answering on the Chegg Q&A board.  In the evenings, I go out for a walk and meet some friends and then go to bed early.

I have a good collection of chemistry books at home and I use them for reference during answering on the Chegg Q&A Board. I also have a lot of soft copies of textbooks for my assistance.

Q. Cite one memorable incident.

Spectroscopy questions are quite challenging. Every time I receive a question related to spectroscopy, it is a feast for my brain. Once I solved a tough question, and gave a lot of detail to explain the methodology to the student. I received a very good feedback from the student for the answer. I was excited and shared my happiness with my husband.

Q. How did Chegg satiate the teacher in you?

As I said, I have a great passion for teaching and I have been doing it for very long. Answering questions to help the students who are stuck is very satisfactory. Moreover, Chegg gives me opportunity to teach international students and I owe a lot to Chegg. The questions are in depth, applicational, and interesting. Questions help the students apply the subject knowledge in a real-time scenario, and that’s what I like about the questions. Overall, I am very grateful to be part of the Chegg family!     

Q. How are you introduced to Chegg?

I am Mahesh. My friend, who is a Chegg employee, introduced me to this fascinating role of an Expert Answerer at Chegg. He told me that Chegg is an awesome platform for subject experts to teach subject to the international students.

I signed up through ‘Refer a Friend’ link available on the Chegg MN India Newsletter. Fortunately, I cleared the interview and donned the role of Expert Answerer. I have been working for more than a year.

Q. Where else do you work apart from Chegg?

I work as an assistant professor in an Engineering College near Vizag.  In addition, I hold a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry. After that, I am also pursuing a Ph.D. in Biotechnology.

Q. Explain your experience with Chegg.

It has been an amazing journey, so far. I receive a wide variety of questions ranging from medium level to high level on the Chegg Question and Answer Board. Exposure to questions of international standards is a rare opportunity. These questions are application-oriented and interesting. Solving such questions has helped me gain tremendous knowledge and grip on the subject and I’m truly thankful to Chegg. The questions are thought provoking and feed for the brain. In the process of answering, I have also learned various new concepts related to my subject. Once I received a case study on determination of protein molecular weight by affinity chromatography using SDS page technique. I did a good analysis with the given data and finally managed to answer it. This is like working in a real time laboratory setup and it is quite impressive. I am totally satisfied with my professional life at Chegg. I also improved my computer skill, typing skill, and writing skills while answering on the Chegg Q&A board.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

In one month, I solved a sizable number of complex questions. Simultaneous, I gather a lot of relevant information for my Ph.D. thesis from answering these questions on the Chegg Q&A board. I can gladly say that the Chegg Q&A Board has helped me in my Ph.D. research. In fact, I am doing research in the area of fermentation (Production of Enzymes – Converting B- blood group to O- blood group). This is truly memorable for me and a blessing in disguise.

Q. What is your daily routine?

I wake up at 5AM and I start working on the Chegg Question and Answer Board. As said, I go to teach at the college around 10 AM. In the evening, I again return to answering on the Chegg Q&A Board and answer as many as I can.Even in the college, whenever I don’t have a class and get some free time, I go to the library and start answering on the Chegg Q&A board.  Chegg is helping me to make the best use of my free time. It is like earning on the move.

Q. Share something about your family.

I’m married and I have a 10 year old son. My wife runs a tuition center at home and teaches for a couple of hours in the evening. She holds a master’s degree in literature. We made our house conducive for tuitions and also to work for the Chegg Q&A board. I assign some homework for my son and monitor him while I work on the Chegg Q&A board. Twice a week, we go out for shopping to buy household stuff.

We also plan a date night and then go to the theater to watch a movie. In addition we dine at a restaurant. We also go to play on the beach, usually on the weekend. We meet our household expenses, with the earning I get from my college. Importantly, I have opened a recurring deposit for my son and I am saving all my earnings from Chegg for my son’s future.

Q. How do you balance teaching in college and answering on the Chegg Q&A board?

I love teaching the subject whether orally in a classroom or online on the Chegg Q&A board. Having one-on-one live interaction in a classroom setup helps me to understand the mind of a student. Addressing students in a classroom made me a better teacher. Even when I answer questions on the Chegg Q&A board, I answer questions bearing students in mind.

Above all I address all the student confusion points and make it easy for the student to follow. Likewise, if I had answered any interesting question on the Chegg Q&A board, I share the question with my students and ask them to give it a try. Therefore, Chegg questions are also helping my students to sharpen their subject skill. Above all answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board satisfy the teacher in me. Like any teacher, I try to provide a simplified answer such that even a below average student could easily understand the point.

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

Once a student posted a research article on DNA finger printing and asked me to interpret its data and answer the given questions. The article wasn’t very easy and so I took a while to understand the content. No sooner I finished reading the article, I started answering the questions. I noticed that the time was running out and so I was quite tensed. Finally, I could submit the answer within the time limit but in the last minute. Student was extremely satisfied with my answer and gave me thumbs up. It was quite an exciting experience.

Q. Have you ever received a poor rating?

In the initial days, I hastily gave a direct answer to a question without giving necessary explanation and I received a poor rating. Later, I regretted and never repeated.

Q. Have you introduced anyone to Chegg?

I recommended two experts to join as Expert Answerers – one from Physics and one from Biology. Now, they are earning more than what I do. They have observed me working on the Chegg Q&A board and were impressed with the role of EA and they signed up.

Q. Have you ever felt bored of answering?

The questions are very interesting and so I usually do not get bored of answering.

Q. Suppose Chegg gives you a fulltime opportunity, would you avail?

It is a definite YES! I would be grateful, if Chegg gives me a fulltime opportunity.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am Vijay Kumar. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering. One of my friends told me that working as an Expert Answerer (EA) for Chegg is a good opportunity to learn while you earn. I felt it to be an interesting opportunity and so I signed up with Chegg.

After my graduation, like any other fresher just out of college, I aspired for a placement in a core sector. Getting a core job right away was not easy and so I was simultaneously preparing for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and Engineering Services. Most of my friends settled in software related jobs. However I had no interest in such jobs. I found Chegg to be an ideal place for subject enthusiasts like me. At present, I am working on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) board as an EA. I like the role of an Expert Answerer as it not only provides me a platform to explore the depths of my subject but also helps me impart the same to the students across the globe. I am happy to be a part of Chegg.

Q. What is your daily routine?

My day begins with a cup of coffee and the Chegg Q&A board. I answer as many questions as I can until noon. Then I resume to my preparation for GATE. Working for the Chegg Q&A board not only augments my knowledge, but helps keep monotony at bay. I studied in a missionary school that instilled in me a love for sports along with studies. So, in the evenings, I go out to play sports like cricket, shuttle, and basketball with my friends.

Q. How is your experience with Chegg so far?

I receive a wide variety of questions on the Q&A board, which range from that of a high school level to a post-graduate level – but definitely not beyond my sphere of knowledge. I have a good collection of textbooks related to my subject. Therefore I use them as a quick reference while answering questions on the Q&A board. On an average, I take forty five minutes to one hour to solve a question. Skipping questions is my last option.  The Chegg Q&A answer board interface is also very simple and easy to work on. I live with my parents and sister in a humble abode. Though I have a small corner to keep my books, I do not have a room of my own to study and work. We all sleep together and share almost everything. I work from my drawing room, which is frequented by many other people doing other activities – be it watching TV, having guests, or tea-time. All the same, I find myself so engrossed in answering, that these petty disturbances do not interrupt my flow of work, and I continue to answer with dedication (Smiles).

Q. Cite one challenging moment.

There was an instance when I received a question which appeared to be easy in the first glance. It was related to electromagnetic field. I clicked to solve the question without any hesitation. In the middle, I realized that I had got seriously stuck. It was not as easy as I thought. Then I quickly brushed through my basics related to the subjects. Finally, I managed to solve it within the stipulated time.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

The experience of being an EA at Chegg is very unique. Being bombarded with different questions covering all the topics of the subject at once is a rare opportunity. Answering the questions in this fashion helped me to have a comprehensive knowledge on my subject. Right from my college days, I used to have a good knowledge on subjects like electrical machines, control systems, power electronics, and networks, but I was not very keen on electronics. After joining Chegg, I have gained a lot of confidence on all my subjects. I do not have to review again for my GATE exam. Because these concepts got registered in my mind so much. 

Moreover, before joining Chegg, I used to be a free bird and idled away most of the precious time by being at home, doing nothing. Now, I am glad that Chegg is helping me utilize my time for a genuine cause. I also limit my time on hangouts for working on the Chegg Q&A board. I learned to discipline myself. When the inflow of questions is high, I try to grab as many questions as I can.Moreover, working from home is a blessed opportunity for me. I need sufficient time to pursue my goals. I did not resort to software jobs despite many welcoming opportunities, just because they are very demanding. Software jobs demand continual up-gradation of knowledge and thus, I would not get any free time to concentrate on other priorities. Working for Chegg from home allows me to plan out well and lead a balanced life.

Q. Cite something interesting from your personal life.

I used to be among the top five rankers in schools and colleges. In addition I won four consecutive general proficiency awards in school. Above all I am also good in athletics. Whenever I find some free time, I go out and play.  We have a large playground in our church compound within our vicinity and we make the best use of it. Every Sunday morning I go to church. I am interested in playing guitar. Therefore, I want to attend some classes. I can now afford the fee for my guitar classes with my earnings at Chegg. My father retired recently and my mother is a homemaker. My father used to work as an attender in the school. I have a sister who completed her B.Tech and also a GATE aspirant. She is planning to go to another city for GATE coaching.  Very soon she will also be working for the Chegg Q&A board. Earning is essential for me and I cannot depend on my parents all the time. At present, Chegg is my only source of income and I do not have to depend on my parents for money. I am financially more stable. With the money I earned at Chegg, I bought good clothes and shoes. Up until last month, I did not reveal to my parents that I work for Chegg. They always wondered from where I used to get my financial support (Smiles). Whenever they are in need of money, I used to extend my help. Now that they know, they are happy.

Q. Do you receive any feedback for your answering?

I receive feedback from the students and also from the Chegg In-House team on my answers. Sometimes I get appreciative comments from the students. It is nice that someone on the other side of the planet is learning from me. Our answering should ultimately benefit the student. Average level students, who really struggle to understand the subject, approach Chegg for help and hence, the answers should be written for their understanding. The Chegg In-House team gave me constructive feedback that helped me learn to develop student-friendly answers.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

Memorable moment is when I get a series of questions which I know and I continuously solve without skipping even one.

Q. Do you ever get bored of answering?

I get bored only when I receive questions which are beyond my scope of knowledge, which is a rarity.

Q. Have you introduced anyone to Chegg?

I had introduced my sister to the Chegg Q&A board. I looked forward to introduce all my friends to Chegg but I hardly found one who sticks to the core subject. Most of them are drifting to non-core fields. In fact, it requires guts to excel in the core field. I am still looking out for the right candidates who are capable of answering subject related questions on the Chegg Q&A board. 

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I’m Mohan Dev and I was introduced to Chegg by my friend, who has been working as an Expert Answerer. Therefore  I was impressed when my friend said that Chegg is a haven for Subject Enthusiasts like me. After that I realized what he said was absolutely true. Above all I am very happy that I am an Expert Answerer for Chegg.

Q. What else do you do apart from being an EA?

I did my Ph.D in botany. In addition I worked as a Bio Infomatic Analyzer for Polaris, based in Noida. After that, I moved to Vizag and opened a prenatal-molecular diagnostics Lab. In addition I also worked as a guest faculty at a University.

Q. How do you balance your personal and professional life?

The Chegg Q&A board is very comfortable to work on. For instance I love working during nights. Therefore I try to answer as many questions as I can in the night. In addition Chegg team maintains a good rapport with me and the communication lines are always open. Above all I get seven hours of sleep and I reach my lab at 1 PM.  In addition I sometimes answer questions even while traveling in the bus.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

I majored in genetics. Therefore when I started working on Bio Informatics, I feared losing grip on Genetics. If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it, right?. However Chegg came to my rescue and helped me regain my confidence levels as I answer genetic-related questions. Above all on the Question and Answer board, I receive all levels of questions related to genetics, molecular biology, and botany. In addition trying to answer all the skipped questions strengthened my subject knowledge, writing skills, and teaching ability.

Q. What do you like the most about Chegg?

At Chegg, I get to study new and advanced topics related to genetics, which I never heard of in my college days. I learned to use new statistical software to answer questions after joining Chegg. Chegg is helping me expand my knowledge.

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

A question on Gene Mapping was one of the most fascinating questions I have ever faced. A true genetic student would love to take up such challenging questions. I managed to solve it and got a star rating. I felt I deserve a pat on the back.

Q. How does your lab work help your teaching work at Chegg?

A Genetic teacher with hands-on lab experience is a rare gem. Textbooks at Chegg are practical-oriented and only a teacher with a hands-on lab experience would be the right one to answer questions from such books. At Chegg, I am able to cater to international students and this is something I take pride in.

Q. How did Chegg help you financially?

Of course, I am financially well off now, thanks to Chegg. Recently, we celebrated wedding anniversary of our parents and I gifted them Golden Couple Rings. (Smiles). I live with my parents and take care of them. My father is a retired teacher and my mother is a home-maker.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

In one night, I solved 38 difficult level questions. In other words that was the month I earned the most.

Q. Have you ever get bored of answering?

Never! Genetics is a very interesting subject and one can never get bored.

Q. Have you ever recommended Chegg to anyone?

I did. I introduced my cousin. She once came home and saw me working on Chegg Q&A board and then she found it interesting and applied for the position of EA.

Q. What are your plans for your future?

I wanted to start an R&D lab and settle in Vizag. In addition, I got opportunities to work for National Institute of Genetics in Japan. However, as I have to look after my parents and so I had to forgo the opportunity. Come what may, I would never discontinue working for Chegg because Chegg helps me remain in touch with my favorite subject. In other words Chegg is always special to me! (Smiles)   

Q. How are you introduced to Chegg?

I am Kondala Rao. I came to know about Chegg from my friend who is working as an Expert Answerer (EA) for Chegg. The Chegg team visited our college and gave a seminar on the role of Expert Answerer. Most of my friends applied and got placed. Later, my friends encouraged me to sign up saying that Chegg is one of the best places to work. At present, I am working on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) Board as an Expert Answerer. In addition I have an Engineering degree in Computer Science and now I am pursuing a Master’s degree. Above all I am one among the toppers in my class. I am very happy with Chegg because it has laid a platform for me to use my subject knowledge for the benefit of the students. My aim is to find a job in a public sector, for which I am preparing for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Though from a computer science background, I had no interest in software jobs. I aspire to work for companies like the Indian Oil Corporation or Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.  To get a job in such companies, one must be the crème de la crème in the subject. I knew that I am still an expert in the making. However, I’m always in the pursuit of improving my subject. When I signed up with Chegg, I realized that Chegg is a gold mine of intellects and this is where I can truly be shaped.

Q. What is your daily routine?

I stay in a shared rented apartment in Vizag. I begin my day at 4 AM and start working on the Chegg Q&A board. After that I attend college from 9 AM to 3 PM. After hanging out with friends for some time, I get back to the Chegg Q&A board and answer as many questions as I can. I learned to balance my college studies and the Chegg Q&A Board. During weekends, I go home. I hail from Ongole, which is approximately an eight-hour drive from Vizag. My love for Cricket and Kabaddi makes me spare some time for the game. We have a huge playground in our college and we play cricket or kabaddi every day for two hours. Three of my roommates also work for Chegg. After our dinner, we open our laptops and take our positions to answer on the Chegg Q&A board.  We compete among ourselves and encourage one another to answer as many questions as we can. Whenever we get stuck with answering, we discuss and help one another. In addition we never compromise on the quality of the answers and always ensure that the provided answers are student-friendly. Above all we do not budge out of our places until we finish our daily targets. We believe in the concept – work hard and party hard. In other words we savor the best delicacies in Vizag and we often party with our hard-earned money. We covered almost all the famous restaurants in Vizag – Spicy, yummy Hyderabadi Biryani, being our favorite food. We also celebrate our birthdays. Vizag has a beautiful coastline. I love spending time on the beach and enjoy nature. I also go to the cinema. Being the earning member in my fraternity, I take the privilege of being the financier.  

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

Once I received a difficult question about counters in digital electronics. The challenge was not just solving it, but explaining it to the student. I managed to solve it to some extent but got stuck in the middle. I had no inkling of how to go about it. Thanks to my friends, who pitched in and helped me simplify the intricacy. The satisfaction that results from the outcome of sincere hard work is matchless. The student responded with thumbs-up and commented saying, “Good Explanation! Thank you very much.” We partied after solving the question (smiles).

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

Answering questions on Chegg boosts my confidence to such an extent that I needn’t revise for my competitive exam. Financially also I am much more stable. I do not have to depend on anyone for my basic needs, study material, hostel fee etc. Working for Chegg is very comfortable for me as it provides me a platform to apply whatever I have learned in my college. As a Computer Science expert, I need to constantly upgrade my know-how with the latest software. I cannot survive in the market with the basic knowledge I have in C language, CPP, and JAVA. On the Chegg Q&A board, I receive questions related to languages like Python, Assembly Language, etc.  The logic is the same but the functions and the presentation of the new languages differ. Over the years, I have learned a lot of new technical stuff just by answering on the Chegg Q&A board. I receive a wide variety of questions on the Chegg Q&A board – theory type and also program type. However, one should be a subject expert to solve such questions. I sometimes receive questions related to error detection in code, testing, or addition of new functions to the existing code. Encountering such challenging questions is definitely carving me into the good programmer. These days, not just software jobs but every job is vulnerable. The only way we can survive during the testing times is by aiming to be the best in our realm.

Q. Cite a memorable moment

During an offer season initiated by Chegg, I made the best use of the offer and earned a sizable amount. Those were testing times for my family owing to huge debts and an immediate need of finance. I took the onus and cleared all the debts of the family. It was quite memorable that I could do it with my hard earned money. I also cherish the time when I received my first paycheck. Usually, students do not get to earn as they have to concentrate on studies.  I am thankful that Chegg has given me this great opportunity of working from home, which enables me to balance my academics and simultaneously earn. I also get some stipend from college and I transfer the entire sum to my parents’ bank account. In addition I paid a fee for a poor friend of mine and also bought him books when he was preparing for Indian Engineering Service exams. Now, I am glad to see that he is in a good position. Earning also gave me confidence that I can make my dreams come true. It’s not good to depend on others for financial needs for one’s own improvement in life, isn’t it?

Q. Have you ever got a poor rating and how did you respond?

Initially, once I got a poor rating because my presentation wasn’t up to the mark. The Chegg In-House team gave constructive feedback on my errors. When I saw my mistakes from the prism of the precedent answering, I pulled up my socks and delivered more presentable answers.

Q. Who inspired you in life?

In school, my teacher Mr. Balasubrahmanyam was an inspiration to me. I aspired to become a subject teacher because of him. He had the true heart of a teacher. He was attached to us and we enjoyed a sense of belongingness with him. When he taught, he would doubly check with us to ensure that we understood the point clearly. I gained a lot of teaching skills from him.  Even when I answer questions on the Chegg Q&A board, I also ensure that the student clearly understands the point I convey. I owe my interest in teaching to him. My friends like to listen to me while I teach the subject. Whenever they have doubts related to computer networks or operating systems, they approach me for clarification. I also worked as a teaching faculty in a renowned teaching institute based in Hyderabad.  However earning-wise, I am earning more by teaching online at Chegg, than by the traditional classroom teaching. At Chegg, I get exposed to a lot of computer related subjects which is not possible at a teaching institute where we get to teach only one or two subjects. So, I preferred teaching online at Chegg.

Q. Cite something from your personal life?

My parents are farmers. We have some farming land where we cultivate crops like tobacco, sweet potatoes, groundnuts etc. Even I used to help them in my childhood. We have water scarcity in our area, so cultivation is not easy.  However, my parents are glad that I am working. We also have five buffaloes and are into milk business too.  I have two siblings. My brother is preparing for bank jobs and my sister is pursuing her degree. I am the eldest one. My uncle is a software engineer and he is my mentor.

He guided me in my education pursuits so far. With the money earned by working for Chegg, I am able to buy branded stuff for myself and my family members. That gives me immense satisfaction. Being the eldest in the family, I have learned to be more responsible. The expectation from the eldest one in the family is obviously more. I have more dependents and am the breadwinner of the family.  In addition I love to do social service and I visit orphanages, old age homes and the under-privileged to extend a helping hand and provide them some basics amenities. Once my friend’s house was washed away by floods and his family was in deep trouble. I mobilized all my friends and collected a generous amount to help the family.

Q. Have you recommended anyone to Chegg?

My friends got inspired by me and signed up with Chegg. They used to observe me sincerely working for Chegg and the way it improved my life. Now, they are also working as expert answerers for Chegg. I can’t sum up in one sentence how impactful Chegg has been in my life. In addition I would never discontinue working as an EA@Chegg, no matter where life takes me. Above all I shall continue to inspire others to join Chegg, as the intrinsic happiness gained from working here, is immeasurable.

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am Chandana. I heard about Chegg from my colleague. When I surfed the net to know more about Chegg, I was captivated by the role of an Expert Answerer – a work from home option even for freshers, work available 24/7, answering questions posted by students. I have an M. Pharmacy Degree from Andhra University, Vizag. I was amongst the top performers at my college.

Now, I am working as an Expert Answerer in Biology, answering questions on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) Board. I am privileged to be a Chegg Expert Answerer (EA). Importantly I had no prior exposure to online teaching. Therefore, I was very curious about this new online teaching role. I only knew that it was an innovative approach of imparting knowledge to students and so I joined. Chegg gives me a platform to showcase my subject skill and help international students when they get stuck with the subject.

Q. Have you worked anywhere else before joining Chegg?

I worked as a chemist in a pharmacy company for one and a half years in Vizag. I used to document a lot of processes and procedures. Above all I was dissatisfied with the nature of work as it was mostly irrelevant to my expertise and there was a meager scope of applying my knowledge. In other words I was planning to leave the job and move on in life. My situation was quite desperate. I could not imagine sitting idle at home, wasting my knowledge, after completing these academic milestones. If I did not use my knowledge, I would lose it. So, I was looking for a job where I could use my subject knowledge. It was during that time Chegg knocked on my door.

Q. Share something about your family.

I hail from Eluru but now am living in Vizag. I am married and have a three year old son. My husband works as an Assistant Manager for a pharmaceutical company. He is very supportive and very happy that I am working for Chegg. He is also an academician and always seeks to brush up his subject skill. His job is very demanding so he doesn’t find time to work for Chegg. Otherwise, he could have joined Chegg as an expert answerer like me. In the weekends, we usually take out a few moments for some family time. Chegg has become an integral part of my life as it keeps me working on the Q&A board even on the weekends.

Q. How do you balance your personal and professional life?

Before joining Chegg, the mundane routine was boredom for me. All day, I used to manage my household chores and then take care of my son. I  wasted most of the time without doing anything productive.On the contrary, life became more vibrant and meaningful after joining Chegg. I am dedicating all my free time to answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board. I quickly finish off my household activities and log on to the Chegg Q&A board. Answering keeps me on my toes always because of the passion I have towards the subject. On an average, I answer 20 questions a day. I keep my son busy with some activity so that he won’t disturb me.

Chegg offered me an opportunity to work from home, which was a blessing in disguise. I could strike the perfect work-life balance as my personal activities did not get disturbed. I could spend quality time with my relatives and friends too. In the case of emergencies, I could take a break and immediately attend to it.

Q. Narrate your journey so far with Chegg.

 I work on the Chegg Q&A board in the morning and in the afternoon. After that I also work in the night once everybody has went to bed, as this is the time when I can concentrate more on answering questions. In addition I do not like to procrastinate at work.  Importantly I first finish my targets and only then I attend to my personal work. Therefore I got adapted to the nature of work very soon and I gained confidence in answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board. In addition I answer questions from the cozy corner of my home without any mental stress. I felt very happy that I got appreciation from the students during my initial days.

Moreover, Chegg has a teaching environment. It is not enough to be knowledgeable. One should have the ability to teach online too. Online teaching is an art. It is important to understand the mind of the student and put notes for all the confusing points in the answer. I used to give seminars in the college and I know how to clearly convey the point to the students. I keep students in mind and develop the answers.

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

Receiving my first ever report from the Chegg In-House team on the answers posted by me, was very memorable. The Chegg In-House team is very efficient in evaluating my answers. I got a full rating and that was very memorable and encouraging. It also boosted my confidence increased my passion for answering.

Q. How did Chegg help you in your overall growth?

Apart from improving my subject and teaching skills, I have gained financially. Previously, my husband was the sole breadwinner for the family. Now that I am earning, my family is much more stable.

Q. Suppose Chegg gives you a full-time opportunity, would you avail?

Chegg is a place where I can truly unleash my full potential and showcase my talent, which was lacking elsewhere. Here, when I give my knowledge, I gain exponential knowledge in return along with a good pay. I would never let go of such a good opportunity. Moreover, interacting with international students is another great opportunity for me to improve my knowledge. Chegg has already paved the right path for my growth.  

I was captivated by the role of an Expert Answerer – a work from home option, work available 24/7, answering questions posted by students – what better opportunity could I ask for… The Chegg In-House team gave me constructive feedback that helped me learn to develop student-friendly answers… I always look to grab more number of questions from my cozy corner…

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am grateful to my classmate from Pharmacy College who introduced me to Chegg. She is also an active Expert Answerer on the Chegg Question and Answer (Q&A) board. When I surfed the net to know more about Chegg, I was captivated by the role of an Expert Answerer – a work from home option, work available 24/7, answering questions posted by students – what better opportunity could I ask for? Prior to working for Chegg, I worked as a teaching assistant and I taught Biology for students. My students used to recommend me to their friends for subject-related help and so I became famous among the student fraternity. Teaching is a very respectable job. I am very happy that I am working on the Chegg Q&A board.

Q. What are your educational qualifications?

Well I studied in a residential college that gives admission to students only on merit basis. I graduated in Pharmacy with a distinction. After that I qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Test (NIPERT).I pursued Master of Research (MRes) Degree equivalent to MPhil in the University of Leicester, Britain. My research was published in the years 2015, 2016 in prestigious neuroscience journals. I got my own research profile with significant stat score in www.researchgate.com. I have experience working as freelancer for Academic Knowledge Company, Nottingham, UK. Now, I am back to India and currently working for Chegg as Expert Answerer. Chegg is the only source of my income. 

Q. Narrate your experience with Chegg?

My beginnings were quite bumpy. I received a lot of critiques from the Chegg In-House team. It took time for me to get into the groove. Once I received questions on Osteoporosis and Genetic Polymorphism. I gave a scholarly answer for a high-school level question, and it wasn’t helpful to the student. Average level students, who really struggle to understand the subject approach Chegg for help and answers should be written for their understanding. The Chegg In-House team gave me constructive feedback that helped me learn to develop student-friendly answers. I am quite competent with genetics and brain physiology and I enjoy answering questions related to those subjects. Therefore I can answer all the students’ questions related to other areas of biology like marine biology, fish biology, aquatic biology, population genetics, neurobiology, cardio-biology, plant biology, evolutionary biology, ecology, environmental science, and earth sciences. Above all, I am also getting good ratings from the students on the answers that I provide. 

Q. What’s your routine and how much time do you spend on the Chegg Q&A Board?

I live in a small rented flat with an air cooler installed. After that I have a small work set up with two laptops and a good internet connection. I work on the Chegg Q&A board from 6PM to 5AM. I spend at least 12 hours a day on the Chegg Q&A board and answer more than 1000 questions a month. Though the nights are very cold and invite sleep, I cannot suppress my zeal for answering as many questions as possible. Therefore I follow a certain regime to keep myself awake in the night despite the tranquil settings. As the day dawns, I refresh myself.  I have my toast and hot coffee. After that I sleep until afternoon. Moreover I take a light meal in the afternoon – a lot of fruit, and rice, probably once in a day. At 3PM, I go out for a walk to rejuvenate myself and then get back to answering questions on the Chegg Q&A board. Working for Chegg is never boring and I work at peace. Above all I always look to grab more number of questions from my cozy corner. In addition I go to pubs on the weekends. These days I am trying to work even during the weekends to earn some extra bucks. 

Q. Share something about your family.

I hail from a village near Vizag. My father earns a meager pay as a tailor and my mother is a home-maker. I support my parents. We live in a rented house. I bought a laptop for my parents so that they can have a live chat with me and feel happy to see me even when I am miles away from them. My family is well-off after I joined Chegg. I am penny-pinching in order to complete my degree. 

Q. Cite a memorable moment.

The day I received my first pay check from Chegg was truly memorable. In those days, my health condition wasn’t very good as I suffered from a chronic disease. I also went through a surgery. Doctors had advised me to avoid working outside. Chegg gave me an opportunity to work from home and it was a ray of hope for me. Getting my first pay check during those desperate times was truly memorable.

Q. Have you ever introduced anyone to Chegg?

I did introduce my friends to Chegg, and they are working actively on the Chegg Q&A board.

Q. What are your plans for your future?

I want to become a scientist in the department of Neuroscience. Nowadays, most of the people are suffering from neurological disorders like – Dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Psychosis etc. None of them have a complete cure, however we can minimize the potential effects. Every 10 out of 100 Indians suffer from Neurological diseases. Thirty percent of Indian patients suffer from Cardio Vascular diseases, which is due to the intake of improper diet. My goal is to implement a department of neuroscience in every Indian University. To achieve such a dream, I need to be well equipped and that’s why I went to England. Whatever goals I may have, when it comes to Chegg, I will never discontinue.  Professionally, we retire but when coming to helping students we can continue doing it all our life. I am so attached to Chegg and I will work for Chegg till death do us part! (Smiles)

Q. How were you introduced to Chegg?

I am Vamsi. I have an M. Tech in Electrical Engineering from Andhra University. My friends who are working as Expert Answerers for Chegg introduced me. I have seen them working on the Chegg Question & Answer Board many times and found it very interesting. I also browsed the web to understand the nature of work at Chegg. My friends guided me with the joining procedure.

I am a super whiz in Math. My friends call me a human calculator. I can do complex calculations within seconds without the aid of a calculator. Currently, I am an active Expert Answerer solving questions on the Chegg Q&A Board. I am comparatively solving more number of questions than my friends. This is my first job and I am very satisfied.

Q. What made you choose Chegg over other core jobs?

I found my niche in teaching Math and solving subject related problems. I used to help my fellow students to prepare for their exams during my college days. Whenever they got stuck in solving subject related problems, they used to approach me.Moreover, I love Math from my childhood. For instance I used to get full marks right from my school days. In addition I also won some prestigious awards/certificates in Math. I studied in a college where the faculty hardly took classes. We used to get very less help from our professors and so we had to study on our own. The college has a beautiful campus with a lot of trees. It has a good library, where we used to get books and study under the trees. Even on the night before the exam, all our friends used to gather in a room and grapple all night with the books. I used to help them with problematic concepts and they used to help me with theoretical concepts. This nature of study turned out to be a blessing in disguise for me as I mastered the subject. My friends used to approach me to clear all their problem-related doubts and I soon became very famous in my college. Even top rankers in our college used to seek my help.

The motto of Chegg is also to help students whenever they get stuck and so I felt this is where I should be. I have been trying for a faculty job in the government sector but I don’t find any hope. I am not interested in software related jobs and so I ignored all the opportunities that I got. If Chegg gives me a full-time offer, I would definitely avail.

Q. How is your experience with the Chegg Q&A Board?

Daily from 3 AM to 8 AM, I work on the Chegg Q&A Board. I take a break for an hour to freshen up and resume work till 12:30 PM. I receive various types of questions of all levels. Some of them are problematic and few are theory-based. I try to break a tough solution into smaller steps to make it easier for the student to understand. Other questions are of lesser difficulty and take less time to solve.

I have a good quality rating. I also receive feedback on my content from the In-House Chegg team – they provide helpful suggestions that enable me to further improve my answering. Chegg provides an exciting platform where I do what I really like. I go to bed by 10:30 PM so that I can wake up early to grab as many questions as I can.

Q. Cite a challenging moment.

Every time I face a difficult problem, I consider it as an opportunity to grow. Once I faced a question related to a murder incident and it required me to determine the time of the murder considering all the given parameters. I took some to think over and finally managed to solve it. I patted my back for solving it right. The student also commented saying – “Thank you, it is helpful and I really appreciate.” I like taking up challenging questions – especially the skipped ones. I answered about 1000 questions last month. After joining Chegg, I have learned new software to solve questions.

Q. Share some interesting incidents from your personal life?

I also like playing games like Chess and solving puzzles. Therefore I won the first prize in a state level Chess tournament and have also won many intercollege and interuniversity Chess titles. In my past time, I play badminton with friends. My parents always encourage me to do whatever I am interested in. My father is a government employee and works in Sericulture – it is the production of raw silk by raising silkworms and my mother is a homemaker. In addition my brother is a Software Engineer. We all live in Vizag. I have done all my schooling, college, and University from Vizag. Above all I used to be a very active participant in co-curricular activities in College. In addition I used to assist my professors especially during conferences and workshops in our college.

Q. How Chegg helped you in your overall growth?

Answering on the Chegg Q&A board definitely improved my subject skill. I learned some advanced topics related to differential equations and polar coordinates in order to solve problems.I am also more stable now financially. As I am living with my parents, I do not have to financially contribute to the family and so I just save all my earnings in the bank.Moreover, Chegg is the only source of income for me. Working from home is another good opportunity for me to wisely plan my professional and private life. I have ample amount of time to concentrate on other priorities – like preparing for GATE or SSC and making time for recreation, which is very necessary for life.

In addition I get time to read novels online and also watch movies. I like movies where one actor plays multiple roles. Kamal Hassan, Vikram, and Venkatesh are my favorite South Indian actors. My parents are very happy that I am working for Chegg. They also encourage me to try for a full-time job at Chegg.

Q. Have you ever introduced anyone to Chegg?

Yes! My brother is very much interested in working on the Chegg Q&A board. He has recently joined in a software company and he hardly finds time to spend on answering. As the days go by, he will ensure making time for Q&A. I introduced to my friends – they are now EAs for Electrical Subjects.

Q. Have you ever been bored of answering?

During the weekends, when the questions inflow slows down, I get bored. So, I shut down and go out with my friends for a movie. I hang out with my friend who recently secured a rank in Indian Administrative Service and have a profitable time.

Q. If you get a better opportunity would you quit Chegg?

My goal is to settle in a government sector job. Securing a government job happens when pigs fly (laughs). Nevertheless, I am still trying my best. I will never discontinue answering on the Chegg Q&A because it is helping me to be in touch with my subject.