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Today, I received a call from one of my clients saying that one of my fellow Filipino VA will be removed from the team, ...
15/05/2026

Today, I received a call from one of my clients saying that one of my fellow Filipino VA will be removed from the team, and next week, I’ll be stepping in to support operations and train the new employee.

And honestly, news like this never gets easier.

This is the side of VA life that people rarely talk about.
There’s no real job security in freelancing.
Clients come and go.
Teams change.
Projects end unexpectedly.
One moment you’re working with someone every day, and the next thing you know, they’re gone.

As a fellow VA, it hurts every time I hear someone is being let go. I know most of us are not just working for ourselves. We’re supporting families, paying bills, and trying to build a better future.

I’ve been handling operations for a while now.
Hired people, trained teams, and unfortunately, I’ve had to let people go too.
And every single time, it affects me.
Because sometimes it doesn’t just feel like their loss, it feels like a failure on my part too.

You start asking yourself if you could’ve trained them better, supported them more, or done something differently.

But this industry teaches you one important lesson: adaptability is everything.

Skills can get you hired, but continuous learning, resilience, and professionalism are what help you survive in this industry. The online world moves fast, and we all have to keep growing with it.

To my fellow Filipino VAs: keep learning, keep improving, and keep showing up even when things get hard. One setback does not define your worth.

Freelancing is not always stable, but the strength we build through it is real.
Padayon.

Hiring: Team Lead / Freight Broker (European Market)Location: Manila / MakatiSchedule: 3 PM – 11 PM (Aligned with EU tim...
20/11/2025

Hiring: Team Lead / Freight Broker (European Market)
Location: Manila / Makati
Schedule: 3 PM – 11 PM (Aligned with EU time)
Employment: Full-time, Office-based

About the Role:
We’re looking for a proactive Team Lead to manage daily operations for European logistics projects. You’ll oversee load searches, partner negotiations, CRM updates, team coordination, and basic office/admin tasks. Full support and training will be provided.

Compensation:

Trial Week: 1,000 PHP/day

1st Full Month: 35,000 PHP

2nd Month Onwards (upon performance): 40,000 PHP

Paid twice a month

Requirements:

-Excellent English

-Strong computer skills (Google Sheets / Excel)

-Responsible, punctual, fast learner

-Experience in logistics or sales is a plus but not required

Start Date: ASAP
Target Team Size: 8–10 staff

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short introduction.

When I first tried to become a VA way back 2019, I kept delaying everything.“’Pag perfect na skills ko.”“’Pag naka-inves...
13/11/2025

When I first tried to become a VA way back 2019, I kept delaying everything.
“’Pag perfect na skills ko.”
“’Pag naka-invest na ako sa laptop.”
“’Pag confident na ako.”

Guess what?
Hindi dumating yung ‘perfect’ day.
Pero dumating yung araw na napagod ako kaka-hintay…
so I started anyway. 😅💻

And here’s the plot twist:
The moment I stopped chasing “perfect,”
that’s when I actually started making progress.

I wasn’t the best in Canva.
My English wasn’t flawless.
I didn’t know all the tools.
I even Google’d “How to use Google Sheets” (ironic, I know 🥲).

But every day I learned a little.
Every day I tried something new.
Every day I did one small thing that moved me closer to the VA life I wanted.

Progress looks different for everyone.
For some, it’s finishing a 10-minute tutorial.
For others, it’s hitting “submit application” kahit nanginginig pa kamay.
And sometimes, progress simply means opening your laptop again today.

So to anyone reading this—
you don’t need to be perfect to start.
You just need to start somewhere.

Small steps.
Small wins.
Small progress.
Do them consistently…and one day, you’ll look back and realize:
“Grabe, ang layo ko na pala.” ✨

Strive for progress, not perfection.
You've got this, future VA. 💪💻

— The VA Mastery PH

🚩 I WALKED AWAY FROM A “BIG OPPORTUNITY.”A few weeks ago, someone messaged me out of nowhere.“Hey! I saw your profile. W...
23/10/2025

🚩 I WALKED AWAY FROM A “BIG OPPORTUNITY.”

A few weeks ago, someone messaged me out of nowhere.
“Hey! I saw your profile. We’re looking for someone like you — a go-getter VA who can handle multiple tasks.”

Sounds promising, right?
So I asked what kind of help they needed.

He replied,

“Basically, someone who can manage our clients, edit videos, handle social media, and do admin tasks on the side.”

That’s four different roles in one sentence. 😅

Still, I stayed professional.
I said,

“Alright, can you tell me your budget range?”

And he said the words I’ve heard too many times before:

“We usually start at $3 per hour, but if you do great, we can talk about raises later.”

I smiled (even though my soul was screaming).

Because here’s the thing —
He wanted a full-on project manager, content creator, designer, and customer support all rolled into one…
for the price of a single iced coffee. ☕

So I asked gently,

“I’m curious, what kind of results do you expect from this role?”

He said,

“I just want someone who can handle everything so I can focus on growth.”

That’s when I knew this wasn’t about growth.
It was about finding someone to carry the whole business for $3/hour.

I explained,

“For that kind of setup, I usually start at $15-$20/hour, depending on the complexity. I’ve been in this field for eight years now.”

He laughed.
Not in a rude way, but that “you must be kidding” kind of laugh.

“Oh wow, I didn’t know VAs charge that high.”

And I said,

“It’s not about charging high, it’s about charging fair.”

He went quiet.

After a few seconds, he said,

“I’ll think about it. Maybe I’ll just find someone more affordable.”

And that was it.

A few days later, I checked his job post again — he was still hiring, still offering $3/hour, and still looking for someone “flexible and reliable.”

But here’s what hit me:
It’s not my job to convince someone of my worth.

💬 Because if they see your skill as a “cost” instead of an “investment,”
you’ll always be underpaid and overworked.

✨ Here’s what I’ve learned over the years:

The cheapest clients usually have the most expensive energy.

The ones who say “we’ll raise your rate later” rarely do.

And saying “no” is sometimes the most professional thing you can do.

So to every VA reading this —
Don’t shrink your value just to fit someone’s small budget.
Don’t apologize for charging what you’re worth.
And don’t settle for clients who think $3/hour buys your loyalty, creativity, and strategy.

The right clients will never make you feel guilty for valuing yourself. ❤️

SO YOU WANNA BE A VA? 👀Pero parang ang daming kailangan aralin, ‘di mo alam saan magsisimula, at baka isipin mo “baka hi...
21/10/2025

SO YOU WANNA BE A VA? 👀
Pero parang ang daming kailangan aralin, ‘di mo alam saan magsisimula, at baka isipin mo “baka hindi para sa ’kin to.”
Kalma lang, I got you 😎

Here’s the “How to Become a VA for Dummies”

Readyyy?

1️⃣ Mag-decide kung anong VA ka.
Maraming klase ng VA — Admin VA, Social Media VA, Customer Service VA, Lead Gen VA, etc.
Find one na swak sa skills mo or gusto mong matutunan. (Example: mahilig ka mag-Canva = pwede ka sa Social Media VA.)

2️⃣ Aralin ang basic tools.
Start with the basics: Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Canva, ChatGPT, Zoom, Trello, and a bit of CRM (like Hubspot or Pipedrive).
Libre lahat ‘yan sa YouTube and TikTok, promise.

3️⃣ Ayusin ang resume mo, bes.
Make it VA-friendly 💼 — clear skills section, no novel-length paragraphs pls 😅
Add your tools, soft skills, and experience (even non-VA jobs na may relatable skills count!).

4️⃣ Gumawa ng online profile.
Join legit sites like OnlineJobs.ph, Upwork, LinkedIn.
Add a nice photo, short bio (‘wag ‘yung “Hi I need job pls”), and samples of your work kahit practice lang muna.

5️⃣ Apply, kahit kinakabahan.
Everyone starts somewhere. You’ll get rejected a few times (ok lang ‘yan bes 😭) but each “no” gets you closer to your “yes.”

6️⃣ Keep learning and upgrading.
Free resources are everywhere — YT tutorials, VA groups, TikTok creators (hello 👋).
Lahat ng VA na “expert” ngayon once googled “how to become a VA” too.

✨ REAL TALK:
Walang perfect time para magsimula.
Minsan kailangan mo lang ng laptop, internet, at konting lakas ng loob.

So if you’re reading this — take this as your sign to finally start your VA journey today. 💻

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