Doreen, I don't see this as a downer or negative at all but rather a very interesting and informative thread (for all of us - established or brand new) and appreciate your taking the time to share these thoughts.

I think a VA sub should ideally treat her lead VA as a *client* first and foremost - in that way much of this disconnect, etc. wouldn't occur and the lead isn't left in the lurch. This requires a level of professionalism that should be present with any service provider, particularly those billing themselves as virtual assistants.

One other thing I might add to this (based on early personal experience with a sub who turned out to be less than ideal) is *don't* take constructive advice, suggestions, or editing requests from your lead VA personally - use ALL of it as a learning experience. Remember that your lead knows the quality and caliber of work expected by her clients. If you provide an end product that needs fixing, take her advice and fix it - making mental note of the higher standard for use in your own practice. Working with an experienced VA you can safely assume you'll be held to a high standard - as all of us should be.

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