I was a stay-at-home-mom for a year after we got back from Bahrain almost 4 years ago before I decided to work from home as a Virtual Assistant. During my SAHM days, I would just spend my time focusing on blogs and taking care of my daughter then, Deye. It wasn’t that difficult as I had my mom around me to help me perform my duties as a first time mom especially that Deye was just entering the terrible two stage that time.
I entered the Corporate world at a very young age. I am used to getting busy with office works but not with the household chores. That’s what made it hard for me to adjust. That is why a year later, I decided to do something. Luckily, those days Virtual Assistants were in demand and I happened to know a fellow mommy blogger who actually manages staff working as VAs, Ms. Dine aka Sexy Mom. She actually offered me a job just before I got back to Philippines but since I promised my husband not to work, well, at least, to try, I declined. However, I used to do small tasks along with Mica. When I was finally ready, I approached her and we scheduled my interview via Skype. It was Ms. Dine and my kumare now, Liz, who did the interview. I really thought it would be that easy. I had a hard time adjusting with my new schedule. I used to do a 9pm to 6am for almost a year. Fast forward. I woke up with a loud door knock one day, it was my brother. He said “Look at Deye, she’s making milk by herself!”. That was about it! That’s what made me decide that a VA job is not for me. I also remember some days when Deye would tell me “Mama, you’re always sleeping”. It melts my heart to hear those words but I just could not stay awake later than lunch time till she’s finally ready for her afternoon nap. I couldn’t do that everyday so there were days where I would just doze off to sleep without playing with her.
Few days later, I passed my resignation letter. Ms. Dine understood with no questions asked. It was a valid reason. Well, at least for the two of us. She’s a mom too, and knows the dilemma very well how jobs online work. Months later, I searched jobs posted over the Internet which was something similar to Legacy System Operator Jobs. My husband and I discussed about my plan of going back to the Corporate world. At least, I’d have the nights spent with the girls and be with them on weekends.
may I say good decision lola 😉
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Oo lola, no regrets! Eh di sana di tayo nagkakilala hahaha!
Now that my little girl is getting independent, I’m thinking of starting out as a part time VA too if I get to learn how it works.
I know it’s hard to work at home lalo na when you’re used to taking care of kids kaya gusto ko lang part time, and if swerte, at my own time pa.
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It’s actually convenient and more practical, wala din halos pinagkaiba sa napasukan ko dati. Kasi we get perks and benefits din. We even had birthday leave, annual assembly and Team Building din kaso lang talaga di pwede sa akin yung schedule. Lalo na ngayon 2 na sila, I’m sure di din ako makakatulog kasi libangan nila ang tumili haha!
what do you do ba as a VA? home-based ba yan?
Our Family
Heartifying!
Hobbytat
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Office works din saka mga transcription, email management, saka kung anong mai-assign sayo. Yup, home-based.
I am thankful na i tried my VA job early on and ngayon, mas malawak na ang understanding ko with the work at home set-up 🙂
Hmmm… napanood mo short film ko noh? 😛
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Hi Myx! Good for you!
Ay hindi, nagkataon lang siguro na nagpost ako nito hahaha! San yan? Link pls.
My latest blog entry about it http://www.senyorita.net/2011/09/life-of-a-hopeless-romantic-virtual-assistant/
Micamyx’s last blog post..Random Thoughts While Watching ‘No Other Woman’
A very touching story mommy.. kaya blog nalang tayo.. wag na VA.. 🙂
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I dream of working at home too, so I will never have to leave my daughter. But now, I see that it has its drawbacks as well. As with anything, I guess, we have to weight the pros and cons before embarking on a life-changing decision.
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I’d never thought of being a Virtual Assistant, but it seems pretty cool! If I do ever have to work from home, I’ll definitely consider this as an income supplement. Sorry it didn’t work out for you – but everything happens for a reason, right? 🙂
Kayla