I became a member of VOT years ago, have applied for jobs, and nothing. I thought I read somewhere that even tho there is no fee to join, they highly consider those who have paid for their VA training. The jobs they offer are low paying and there's always a long list of "filled" positions, but I am not sure that is true.

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Rhonda Parker
www.VirtuallyYours925.com

Like Rhonda, I joined VOT years ago but canceled sometime back. They 'make' you download software to use for their work, which is deceptive because it looks as though you need that software to confirm that you have that before applying for any job.

Once you start receiving their emails about jobs, you are directed to their website which is a waste of time. You fill out an 'application' for a job, which ridiculous as some of the questions are not relevant to the job itself and then you never hear back...not even a confirmation that they have received the application.

I really don't know what they are all about...perhaps the software gimick? But I cancelled after several months. I actually forgot about them until it was mentioned here.

Jan

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Seems like a scam. Anytime they want to deduct from your checking account, it is not a good idea. Good luck.
Erin

Erin, there wasn't any checking account information asked unless the policy changed since I opted out a few years ago.

Jan

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I have spent the last hour looking over this site. At first I thought it would be a good way to get some work and generate some cash while I'm trying to get started but as usual in this type of thing, there is a catch to all the "free" stuff. It's reasonable to require internet email but why a particular vendor since they all pretty much do the same thing. As for remote access they require, I always have the laptop I use for business with me. I wouldn't need remote access. It wasn't so much the requirements that bothered me as it was the fact that they only wanted me to use certain vendors.

I remembered that I had seen a thread about this on VA Forums and I am so glad I came back to the thread and looked at what you ladies had to say before I jumped into this.

Once again, information I've gotten from this forum has proved to be extremely helpful to me as I try and wade through everything involved with starting a VA business.

Thank you ladies

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Marsha Willis
Alternate Office Solution

Thanks for all your opinions. I have been considering this web site for a while but have hung back. I guess what they say about folowing your gut is true because I had a funny feeling every time I read the requirements.

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Helen
H & L Bookkeeping & VA Services

I too signed up for this. Seems more about pushing products than actual jobs. The emails are few and all the jobs seemed to be filled. I am cancelling. I don't like the fact that you have to subscribe to certain products to apply for the job.

YIKES! :O I wish I would have read this BEFORE going to that site. I did go ahead and make a profile, but now I can't find anywhere on here to DELETE or UNSUBSCRIBE to it. Any suggestions?

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Tina Thelen
Virtual Office Assistant

I joined VOT when I first started looking around at the whole VA idea -- which I believe was last year sometime. I created an account, was really excited that I'd find something to get me started ... long story short, I gave that up many, many moons ago. I don't want to put anything down that offers anybody opportunities, but I didn't find their site helpful at all.

I did respond to them once about contributing to their newsletters and I did receive a response to that. However, I never did contribute to their newsletter, as by then I realized that I didn't really belong with their group.

It was really good to hear some comments on this. Thanks for putting this out!

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Patty

Hello Everyone!! I am so glad to come across this post. I did signed up to try to get some work. The interesting thing is that every job post they have has a list of requiered office equipment and they say that you must have a credit check ????? Fishy, fishy... needless to say that after I signed up I can't wait to get out!!!

Jessica
www.jygvirtualassistant.com