Mia Juan

Thinking of becoming a Virtual Assistant? 🤔 Wondering how to ask about leave policies during interviews?

I recently received a great question on my YouTube video, and it got me thinking—this is something many aspiring VAs could benefit from. So, I’m sharing my thoughts here and hoping you all can chip in with advice for JM and others in the same situation.



JM, who has 15 years of corporate experience, is transitioning into the VA world—a super exciting step! When it comes to his question about benefits like vacation or sick leave, it often depends on the client or company. Some full-time roles may offer these, but many freelance setups don’t. My tip? During the interview, JM can professionally ask something like, “Could you share how leave or absences are typically handled for this role?” It’s all about timing, confidence, and first focusing on showcasing your skills.



💡 If you were in JM’s shoes, how would you approach this? Drop your advice in the comments—your tips could help so many others! 😊

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@Lime1958

Being VA means you are no longer an employee but a business owner whose main product is a service that has a deadline. I suggest to this person to put herself in the position of someone who paid to collaborate with a person tapos bigla nagka-emergency and their absence would affect the overall project outcome that will cost you not just money but can ruin a rapport with a client or coworker who trusted you to be on time. Whoever you are, remember you are selling a service. Leaving in the middle of a project will taint that service so be strategic and always be prepared when it happens. Learn to have back up plans.

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