How Being a Virtual Assistant Gets You Appreciated (and Paid!).  Flexible Hours, No Commutes, Happy Bosses.   Happy Family, Happy You!  Sounds like a dream come true?

It really can be your new reality, and it doesn’t take forever. 

What’s on your New Career Wishlist?

When I ask women what they are looking for in a new career, these are the top answers that pop up over and over:

1. Work from the comfort of my own home.
2. Work on a flexible schedule / Get to be there for my kids.
3. Choose the tasks or projects that I actually enjoy doing.
4. Get paid well for it!
5. Freedom.

If those are also in your top 10, then a career as a Virtual Assistant might just be the perfect fit for you.

Being a virtual assistant (or VA for short) is the perfect job for anyone who wants to work on their own terms. You get to choose your own hours, your own projects, and work from wherever you want (even in your PJs!). You could help businesses with social media management, bookkeeping, content creation, or pretty much anything else you’re good at.

Finally getting a Thank You!

One of the best things about working as a VA is the appreciation and gratitude you receive from your clients. Unlike working in a company, you’ll actually get thanked for your hard work and efforts.  You’re no longer a number or someone who costs money but a valued partner who helps make money.  Plus, you get to work with people from all over the world, and meet new cultures, without leaving the comfort of your own home. (unless you want to)

Do I need to get certified and learn new skills?

If you’re thinking about becoming a VA, you don’t need a big investment or spend a year studying to get a certification.  Whether you have experience as a secretary, in bookkeeping, worked as a nurse, math, English, yoga, or dance teacher, or moved all over the world to support your partner’s career in corporate, the military, or whatnot, you have marketable skills to offer.  Take that worry off your plate!  You can start with the skills you already have.  (And I know just how to get them out of you, even if you think you don’t have any)

So you need to become clear about what skills you already have, what services you’ll offer, and at what pricing.  You’ll also need a laptop and good internet connection.  Sounds totally doable, right!

In a nutshell, being a virtual assistant is an awesome job that lets you work on your own terms, wear whatever you want, be there for your family and work from the kitchen, your spare bedroom or the local coffee shop. Your choice.  Plus, you get to help people and feel appreciated for your work.

So if you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant but don’t know where to start, I’ve got just the resource for you.  Best of all, it’s totally free!  I created a starter kit to help you get started and get that first clarity you need, so you can make an informed decision and move forward.  Grab my free VA Starter Kit, you can download it here.