Virtual assistant employment?

[User 180565 is taking donation]

Lately I've been trying to land a job as a VA I love the idea of working at home. I was curious if anyone here has had any experience working from home? I hope companies will see my 4 years of retail experience would be good experience to get me in the door.

[bigballofyarn]

Oct 18, 2019 7:42:47 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

Lately I've been trying to land a job as a VA I love the idea of working at home. I was curious if anyone here has had any experience working from home? I hope companies will see my 4 years of retail experience would be good experience to get me in the door.

I PMed you something you might find useful. Best of luck.

[Graham]

I've worked from home for the past 7 years (though also worked retail at the same time to compliment quieter periods). Finally ditching retail after 17 years.

[wildmaven]

I would love to work from home. 30+ years in healthcare has burned me out. I did a rough calculation and I've done nuclear scans on over 39,000 patients. *blinks*

[D]

I have an office but I'm able to work at home when my physical presence isn't required, which is around 90% of the time. I'd say it's a mixed bag - I love not having to commute in rush hour and for the most part being able to set my own work hours but spending my relaxation time in the same place I deal with work can be annoying. I am part of a fairly big team and work on a lot of projects that physically bring me into contact with people so I haven't experienced this directly, but a lot of people I know who are independent freelancers do end up missing having work mates and that kind of contact day-in day-out.

[Graham]

Oct 18, 2019 12:41:45 GMT -8 D said:

I have an office but I'm able to work at home when my physical presence isn't required, which is around 90% of the time. I'd say it's a mixed bag - I love not having to commute in rush hour and for the most part being able to set my own work hours but spending my relaxation time in the same place I deal with work can be annoying. I am part of a fairly big team and work on a lot of projects that physically bring me into contact with people so I haven't experienced this directly, but a lot of people I know who are independent freelancers do end up missing having work mates and that kind of contact day-in day-out.

Highlighting those points as they are both pertinent.

Working from home can be superb, but I would strongly recommend having a 'work' area that is totally separate from your relaxation/recreation areas, so the two don't bleed through.
It can also get lonely, however a number of companies/offices offer hot-desking places and towns will have co-working groups which I have used before and is superb for the sense of community and collaboration.

I'm lucky that my new job will mean having a permanent office space but the flexibility to work from home if necessary/i can't be bothered to make the commute (it's only 15 mins to the office, but in winter the weather can make roads around here problematic).

[D]

Oct 19, 2019 2:32:51 GMT -8 Graham said:

Oct 18, 2019 12:41:45 GMT -8 D said:

I have an office but I'm able to work at home when my physical presence isn't required, which is around 90% of the time. I'd say it's a mixed bag - I love not having to commute in rush hour and for the most part being able to set my own work hours but spending my relaxation time in the same place I deal with work can be annoying. I am part of a fairly big team and work on a lot of projects that physically bring me into contact with people so I haven't experienced this directly, but a lot of people I know who are independent freelancers do end up missing having work mates and that kind of contact day-in day-out.

Highlighting those points as they are both pertinent.

Working from home can be superb, but I would strongly recommend having a 'work' area that is totally separate from your relaxation/recreation areas, so the two don't bleed through.
It can also get lonely, however a number of companies/offices offer hot-desking places and towns will have co-working groups which I have used before and is superb for the sense of community and collaboration.

I'm lucky that my new job will mean having a permanent office space but the flexibility to work from home if necessary/i can't be bothered to make the commute (it's only 15 mins to the office, but in winter the weather can make roads around here problematic).

Aye, all good advice for sure. Congrats on the new job!

[Graham]

Oct 19, 2019 7:42:38 GMT -8 D said:

Oct 19, 2019 2:32:51 GMT -8 Graham said:

Highlighting those points as they are both pertinent.

Working from home can be superb, but I would strongly recommend having a 'work' area that is totally separate from your relaxation/recreation areas, so the two don't bleed through.
It can also get lonely, however a number of companies/offices offer hot-desking places and towns will have co-working groups which I have used before and is superb for the sense of community and collaboration.

I'm lucky that my new job will mean having a permanent office space but the flexibility to work from home if necessary/i can't be bothered to make the commute (it's only 15 mins to the office, but in winter the weather can make roads around here problematic).

Aye, all good advice for sure. Congrats on the new job!

Cheers!

[HoudiniDerek]

Tutoroo is one that my friend uses.

[Wesley2005]

Oct 18, 2019 8:28:31 GMT -8 Graham said:

I've worked from home for the past 7 years (though also worked retail at the same time to compliment quieter periods). Finally ditching retail after 17 years.

Any way you can PM me the same?

I personally have tried this, and I have NEVER had any luck without having to pay something up front, and not be able to get started.

[Graham]

Oct 26, 2019 14:36:54 GMT -8 Wesley2005 said:

Oct 18, 2019 8:28:31 GMT -8 Graham said:

I've worked from home for the past 7 years (though also worked retail at the same time to compliment quieter periods). Finally ditching retail after 17 years.

Any way you can PM me the same?

PM you what?

[Wesley2005]

Oct 26, 2019 15:21:53 GMT -8 Graham said:

Oct 26, 2019 14:36:54 GMT -8 Wesley2005 said:

Any way you can PM me the same?

PM you what?

I believe I quoted the wrong person! Apologies! I will contact them directly! Sorry about that!