Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from tutoring as a side hustle is challenging and not common. Most tutors earn actively by trading time for money. To make it passive, one would need to create systems like pre-recorded courses or automated tutoring platforms. However, this requires significant upfront work and investment. Only a few outliers achieve true passivity, often those who scale their operations or have a unique niche. Many people mistakenly believe tutoring can become passive without realizing the effort needed to automate or outsource effectively. Myths include the idea that simply having a website or online presence will generate passive income without ongoing effort.