A day in the life of a Growup Virtual Assistant
- How do you briefly describe your past work experience?
I have over 6 years of experience in HR and administration domains in India and Qatar across aviation, construction, and real estate sectors.
2. What made you switch from that job to being VA at Growup? How did you cope with the transition?
Being a mother of two kids, I always wished to spend quality time with them along with my career. I realized the opportunities offered by remote work and really appreciate the work-life balance that it offers.
3. How has your journey as a VA been so far?
I really love the flexibility in hours that the VA profile offers. The remote job was a new experience for me and it took me a while to adjust to the setting; however, now I enjoy the journey and it has been a wonderful experience so far.
4. What does your typical workday look like?
I am currently working for 4 hours/day. My typical workday starts at around 9:30 am with good morning wishes to my colleagues over the communication channel. I start with my emails and quickly go through the events/meetings scheduled for the day. Since I am handling HR, I get to interact with different people with different profiles and a lot of learnings every day.
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5. What are the new skill sets acquired as a VA? What is the learning curve in virtual work?
Growup ensures that the skillset of the VA is updated and provides abundant resources for upskilling. The learnings have been great and the curve has seen a steady rise. The initial training period introduced me to many remote tools and resources from multiple domains.
6. What is one thing about what you do that makes you excited to get up tomorrow and do it again?
I am currently working with HR, the domain that I have always been passionate about. My urge to get better at stuff excites me every day and of course, the flexibility in working hours adds more flavor to it.
7. How has your family supported and adapted to your work?
My family has always been supportive of my decisions and has been my pillar of support when it comes to my career. Being a VA, I can work from home or wherever I need to be there for my family and also keep a career that I love doing.
8. What prospects are you looking forward to in your career?
I understand that virtual assistance will continue to play an important role in the development strategy of the business. Continuous learning and regular upskilling are important in this digital age as they will enable wide opportunities in the years ahead.
9. What else do you want someone to know about working virtually?
Effective communication is the key to remote work. Once you learn to prioritize your tasks and make use of proper scheduling tools, working virtually will turn out to be a pleasant ride.
Answers provided by: VA Resmi M for The Growup Group
