The Struggle and Rising of a VA

As I have mentioned in my previous blog, 2013 is a bit roller coaster ride for me. This  is the year in which I made the biggest decision in my life..to resign from my Job for 16 years and to shift to a new career.

I thought it would be very easy for me to shift because I already attended seminars and webinars in which they teach some basic knowledge about being a virtual assistant. Aside from that, a friend of mine also taught me some skills in which I can already use.

When I applied in a job bidding site, I always lost because some people bid as low as less that $1 in which I I can't accept. I know I am worth more than that.

I was a supervisor in my former job, my salary is not that big but because of overtime and some "raket" my total net amount each month is more that my gross basic salary.

I am not used of making a little money for my hourly work that is why I do not bid to jobs lower that $3... And this was my mistake. Because of my pride, I wasn't able to get a job. I am a new bee in the industry and do not have a portfolio to brag.

This year, I wanted to make a brand new start. I am more knowledgeable now because I enrolled in an e-learning system which taught me skills and let me experience the things that they are teaching.

I now have a portfolio to show, but this time I am willing to start from the bottom and then rise up and show the world what I can do. This year I will do my best to rise, to shine and to be an official Virtual Assistant.

My 2013- A Roller Coaster Ride

2013 was not the best year for me because  I had the biggest roller coaster ride of my entire life.

I experienced joy because this was the time that I had the most awaited travel with my Mom to Hongkong and Macau (I promised this trip to her last 2012). Sadness because I lost one of my favorite cousin in Mindoro. Fear because of my illness (I have lots) which in turn triggered my depression.

Last year also was the time I made the biggest decision of my life.. to finally resigned from my job after 16 long years because I wanted to shift to a new career.. to become a Virtual assistant.

This was a 360 degree turn for me.

During my former job I am always surrounded with people. My phone are always ringing (even on Sundays and holidays). This is huge adjustment because I am always alone at home.

Shifting to a new career was also not that easy. I encountered rejections from employers from the job bidding sites which in turns lowered my self confidence.  That was the time that I decided to enroll in an e-learning program in which I am mentored.

I encountered lots of challenges (in my e-learning course) because some of the things that I am required to do was new to me. I am also required to reach out to people- it  was not that easy  because I am not used to it. There was a time (many times actually) that I decided to quit  but thankfully,  my friend and my mentor was so patient and encouraged me to go on.

As of this moment, I am still not stable with my new career but at least now I can see the sun rising and shinning at me.

I know now that I can make it to this new field. I am now equipped than before.

I know also that there are people around me who are willing to help.

And lastly,  I have  my family who are always there, loving me and supporting me with my decision so that I would be ready to face the world this 2014.