What: A US and UK-based virtual assistant company that has been around since 2007; provides flexible, part-time work for secretaries, virtual and personal assistants who want to work remotely
Expected pay: $11/hour
Where: U.S. and the U.K.
Requirements: Be an organized English speaker with a PC or Mac; Microsoft office; An internet connection; Skype; Professional Liability Insurance
Review:
PROS:
- The company pays $11/hour to start
- Assistants can apply for pay raises at regular intervals
- Virtual assistants, who do everything from typing and schedule management to social media marketing, can work as little as 5 hours/week. But the company asks for a year-long commitment.
- Highly responsive to employee comments
CONS:
- Relatively low pay for virtual and personal assistant positions compared to other similar sites
What Their Assistants Say: (From Glassdoor)
I have been working at Time Etc part-time for less than a year
Pros
Flexible, work from home, my own terms
Cons
Pay close attention to your money. What’s calculated on your monthly fees may not always be right if you’ve been offered a higher than usual rate for a client.
I have been working at Time Etc part-time for less than a year
Pros
Everything is well organized and constant client flow.
Cons
Pay only once a month
I have been working at Time Etc part-time
Pros
Its kinda enjoyable but the pay isn’t enough
Cons
Stop giving u work after 2 weeks
