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Bennett French posted an update 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a Virtual Assistant? Picture walking a tightrope while juggling quirky plates, only your reward is a client’s happiness, and your recognition? The quiet gratitude of a job well done. Virtual Assistants, as people in the industry fondly refer to them, navigate a labyrinthine to-do list every busy day. From scheduling your dentist appointments to keeping up with the newest marketing trends, their lives are full of delightful chaos. Read more now on Virtual Assistant Guide
You know the saying, “every cloud has a silver lining?” Well, every challenging job has a hidden treasure of new skills. Imagine this – you kick off your day with mundane emails, then bam! You’re instantly immersed in organizing an international webinar. Donning the many hats that VAs do isn’t just about multi-tasking.
Let’s dive into tools, eh? VAs are like a Swiss Army knife, equipped with an array of gadgets and software, primed for any task. Ever used Trello or Asana? To VAs, these are like old friends, ready to keep our projects on track. This software is like having a backstage crew at a major concert – invisible but crucial.
Stories from the trenches reveal the personal side of this role. There was once a VA, let’s call her Jen. She had a boss who loved spontaneous travel plans. Jen would often get calls at random times. “Hey Jen, book me a flight to Tokyo!” with barely a minute to spare. Not only did she pull it off easily, but she’d also find unique dining spots and undiscovered places for her boss to check out.
There’s a funny yet real aspect to this job – VAs can become virtual walking encyclopedias. Random queries from “What’s tomorrow’s weather in Bali?” to “Help me find the top noise-canceling headphones under $50?” They say curiosity killed the cat, but for VAs, curiosity is their caffeine.