Why I dreamed of becoming a Virtual Assistant?

Growing up, I have envisioned my self working in an office, in a big company and located on the business capital. Funny at it may sound, I thought, to get a work with this qualification also means having a good job.

After graduating from college, I got my first job. It is an office-based. It is one of the leading banks in the country. And its office is located in Makati City. Happy and proud, I said to myself, I got my perfect job.

MY IDEAL WORK IS FAR FROM WHAT I HAVE THOUGHT.

The first few months were fantastic. The new environment, the welcoming officemates, the professional atmosphere, and adulting life excites me. But as months pass, and years have gone, the long commute from our house to the office and vice versa became too tiring. Every day overtime drains me as work sometimes continues on the weekend. The routine work somehow conceals me on the four sides of our office. For ten years, I stayed on a ranking file position with a minimal salary increase. Please don't get me wrong, I have loved my job, despite all of this. I'm grateful for a decade of good memories and learning. But as I venture into a new chapter in my life, starting my own family and having my first born change my priorities.

CHANGE OF HEART.

This time I have envisioned my self being a wife and a mother who can still provide for the family. Yes, I want to be hands-on with my family, but at the same time, I still want to have an identity as a professional. This thought opens me up in the world of Virtual Assistants. It might be dreamy but yes, there are people who were living a lifestyle that I wanted to live.

WHY DO I LOVE TO BE A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT AND WORK FROM HOME?

1. I can say that being a Virtual Assistant is a lifestyle. It can give me the freedom to work on my terms and, I can shape my work-life depending on my goals.

2. My earning potential is directly proportional to my performance.

3. I will be stress-free from traffic and the long commute. I can maximize my time for work while staying and taking care of my family at home.

4. I will not be boxed on singular work. I'm free to learn and perform a variety of tasks.

5. I can have a work-life balance. Being with my family most of the time is the best part of working at home. It is the best feeling for a mother, that you can see every milestone of your child and be there to give the care and love to them 24/7.

SO WHAT'S MY GAME PLAN?

1. I define my self, what is my passion, what I am good at, and what services I can offer.

2. Learn from the expert. I have enrolled my self in a freelancing course from FVA Academy with the mentoring of Coach Julmar Grace Locsin. In this course, aside from the skills I learned, I also gained helpful, practical tools and advice to supercharge my career

3. I made my self visible on social media sites and build connections.

4. Continuous hunger for learning new skills.

I know that this is not an easy road but this can be the start of a wonderful journey. And I am excited to change my life.

Godspeed.

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