Do you always have to endure a terrible daily commute going to work? Are you having trouble focusing on work because of your talkative coworker? Do people in your work keep stealing your lunch from the office refrigerator? These are a few of the drawbacks of working in an office. This is why most Filipinos in the Philippines have switched to a work-from-home career.

Working from home allows you to work on your own time and schedule, spend more time with your family, work anywhere, and have more job opportunities because the location is not a problem anymore. There are a lot of benefits to working from home, but not everyone talks about the challenges of doing so. 

Overworking 

A virtual assistant in the Philippines might struggle to have a work-life balance. They may find it difficult to switch off from work. This may lead to working longer hours, increased stress, and burnout.  Always remember to take breaks and look after your health. 

Poor internet connection 

The poor internet connection makes it tough to work as a Virtual Assistant in the Philippines. This may limit our capabilities in conducting video calls, sending files to our clients, and such. It is best to have a backup plan in case of loss of internet connection.

Interruptions at Home 

        When you work from home, there will be no more office distractions. But, you must now deal with your kids, needy pets, noisy poultry, or delivery that you need to receive at home. There are strategies to reduce distractions, but there is no way to eliminate them. You can explain to your children why you can’t play with them, entertain your pets for a while, and the like.

Working from Home Expenses

          There are expenses that you need to take into account if you want to work from home. It includes purchasing work equipment such as desktop or laptop computers, etc.

Some are also paying for Virtual Assistant online courses. You can save money if you join The VA Hub’s free training! All you have to do is ace their HR interviews to get a free training schedule.

The VA Hub is the leading Virtual Assistant service provider in the Philippines that equips Filipino professionals with the latest industry skill sets.

Feeling Lonely and Isolated 

People who work from home often get distant from their coworkers and the company. If you stay in the same place for a long time by yourself, you could get “cabin fever” or feel restless, angry, or lonely.  To address this issue, people should incorporate a social break in their routines. 

The VA Hub trains its virtual assistant to be resourceful and reliable to overcome unforeseen challenges. The TVH VAs will strive to make the most of what they have to provide quality work for their clients and finish their tasks. Make your move and apply today!