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What is your support system?
June 8, 2010As a virtual assistant who’s been practicing for more than 3 years now, there were many times when, people and even family, would ask me if I’m okay with what I’m doing and if I’m earning well. If you must know, even call center agents have a certain hype here in the Philippines. Most people would think that call center employees have nothing better to do or can’t get a REAL job. I tell you, I’ve been in that business for some time also and I consider that as a major turning point for me. I honed special skills that I’m using now for my business. I say business because I consider myself as an entrepreneur. I sell my services of being an assistant. And I totally believe that I am good at it.
In previous posts, I’ve discussed the pros and cons of being a virtual assistant. One of the major cons would be the support system. Since most people don’t know about this industry, there’s a stigma that this is just some part time gig. I say not. This is as legit and stable as any business. What’s good about this business is you don’t need a big overhead capital since you’re using your own skills as the main entree.
This is one business where you can find those who truly support you or those who never believed in you and your abilities. In the first few years, you might not be able to pick out the ones who really care from the ones who actually think you’re nuts for giving up a corporate office career, but you just might see who you should stick with when you finally have the chance to think about it, in say, 2-3 years! *wink*
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This is one business where you can find those who truly support you or those who never believed in you and your abilities. In the first few years, you might not be able to pick out the ones who really care from the ones who actually think you’re nuts for giving up a corporate office career, but you just might see who you should stick with when you finally have the chance to think about it, in say, 2-3 years! *wink*
>>> I fully agree. Though I’ve never experienced the stigma from anyone else but my folks, I think that the craziest part in working online is not seeing people. There are days when I go crazy because I’ve been cooped up in my room, but then it’s not such a big deal when you make a point to touch base with friends. Plurk sure helped me, that’s one. If friends are not available, Plurk helps.
As regards security, you are correct; the current ebbs and flows of the global economy has proven that job security in the real world is a myth. Job security online could be more concrete, at times, even.
I’ve started my career online, and I doubt I’ll leave. I tried working in the real world, under the pressure of my parents. It did not work for me. It may never work at all.
So I’m sticking to where I started; and I think, that as the Bible says, “faithful in little, faithful in much,” if one sees where he/she is very good at, sticks to it/becomes faithful at what he/she does, surely, success will come. No matter what field. Even in THIS field.
Great post!
Posted by Lorie at July 16, 2010, 2:27 am