Full Time versus Part Time - Virtual Assistant Forums

tracy_dos · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008

Unfortunately I can't be a va full time until I can bring in enough money from it to quit my full time job. I am planning on doing my va work in the evenings until I can quit.

Has anyone else done this? How difficult was it? Do you have any advice?

Fiona · #2 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

Thanks for posting this question Tracey. I'm in the same boat!

I'm in the process of finding out in work if there is a possibility of cutting back from a 5 day week to a 3 or 4 day week and dedicate the other 1 or 2 days to working full time from home on my VA business.

I'd be interested to hear too from others who have crossed this bridge.

Thanks again Tracey

KC Virtual Solutions · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

Hi I'm currently working part time alongside my part time job, bit have also got two little ones to look after.

I'm on maternity leave until next week so all my attentions are focussed on the business, so I'll report back once I start back to work!

tracy_dos · #4 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008

Thanks! I'd love to hear how it works out for you!

Office Goddess · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008

I work a 9-5 while building up 'Goddess.' If you search the forum you will find lots of us that do so and lots of questions about managing it. There is a current thread here that discusses this very topic!

Administrative Partners · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008

Yes there are quite a few of us. I work 9-5 and run a successful business as well. It gets hectic because of the unpredictability to some extent of business and the tasks that will be asked of you, but it is definitely doable.

Virtually Handled · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008

I work an 8-5 job as well and practice as a VA in the evenings and on weekends. It's very hard, but it can be done. My advice to you - if you can earn bonuses at work, do so and try to earn the maximum. That will be extra money towards your VA practice

Also, do a couple of freebies for someone in exhange for referrals. You'll be surprised how quickly your client base will grow!