I started my journey as a Virtual Assistant back in 2018 while still working in the BPO corporate world. It wasn’t easy at first because I had no one to ask for guidance and no connections who already knew about being a VA. I relied on my own effort researching, learning, and spending countless hours on YouTube just to gain even a little knowledge about the role.

I also tried searching on social media, like Facebook, to see if there were groups for Virtual Assistants. Eventually, I joined free webinars from those groups even at inconvenient hours just so I could learn more about becoming a Virtual Assistant.

I created accounts on job board platforms until one day, a client reached out to me for a Data Scraping project. It was only project-based, and I was nervous because it was my very first client and task as a VA. The challenge was real I didn’t use any tools to make the work easier, only Google search as my guide. Thankfully, I delivered good results, and that client even recommended me to a friend for the same type of work.

Along the way, I experienced being scammed many times. But instead of quitting, I treated those experiences as stepping stones. Even though I was scammed, I used those tasks to learn new skills like Lead Generation, which later opened doors to different clients, whether contract-based or project-based.

I told myself that if I gained even a little knowledge through my experiences as a Virtual Assistant, I would share it with others who are just starting in this industry or those with zero knowledge. I want them to have an idea of the tasks they can begin with. I don’t need to keep it to myself because I know how hard it is to start from nothing. My knowledge may not be very deep, but sharing what I’ve learned and accomplished can already make a big difference for others.

Over time, I also picked up other skills such as simple graphic design using Canva, providing administrative support, and even assisting a CEO.

As a Virtual Assistant, I’ve faced many rejections, but I continue to move forward with hope. I know I’m not yet an expert compared to others, because there are still many skills I need to learn and improve. But I believe that one day, the right client will trust me and see my true potential. I hold on to the belief that the right opportunities will come, and the right client will value my dedication, consistency, and willingness to grow. I trust that when the time is right, someone will see not only my skills but also my commitment to delivering reliable work.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9 (KJV)