Jasmin used to work in HR. Meetings. Emails. Office politics. The kind of job where your brain is fried before lunch.
She was good at it. But she wasn’t happy.
“I wanted more time, more flexibility, and honestly… fewer awkward conversations with Chad from accounting.”
One day, she stumbled on a post about virtual assistants (VAs). It hit her:
She already had the skills. She just needed to flip the script.
What Is a Virtual Assistant?
A VA is like an all-in-one helper for businesses. Tasks include:
- Answering emails
- Scheduling calls
- Managing social media
- Booking travel
- Organizing chaos
If you’ve worked in HR, you probably already know how to do all this — and more.
How Jasmin Made the Switch:
✅ Learned the Basics: She took a $25 online VA course — that’s it.
✅ Made a Portfolio: Used Canva to create a one-page resume + services list.
✅ Found Her First Client: Posted on Facebook: “Hey, I’m offering VA services — let me help you stay organized!”
✅ Charged $20/hour to start — and bumped it up to $35 within 3 months.
✅ Built a Referral System: Her clients loved her — and told their friends.
What She Loves Now:
🌴 Remote life — she works from anywhere (yes, even the beach)
⏰ Own schedule — no more clocking in at 9
💬 No office drama — peace restored
💸 Solid income — she made $4K/month by month 4
Jasmin’s Advice:
“If you’ve ever scheduled interviews, juggled calendars, or organized team chaos — you can be a VA. You just need the courage to try.”
Why This Matters:
You don’t need a new degree.
You don’t need 10,000 followers.
You just need your existing skills + the guts to offer them.
If HR drained you, VA work might just save you.
Final Thought:
Not everyone wants to climb the corporate ladder.
Some of us want a laptop, a matcha latte, and clients who don’t micromanage.
Jasmin took the leap. Maybe it’s your turn.