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Virtual Assist USA

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Same as other virtual assistant jobs, with a ton of micromanagement. - Virtual Assistant Virtual Assist USA Employee Review

1.0
30 Jan 2020
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Pros

From the website and employment application, this company looks very organized and professional. They give a very detailed description of the virtual assistant position and offer a (seemingly) higher salary than most other virtual assistant positions. They even go so far as to hire you as an employee versus a freelance contractor. They say this is to attract "better quality employees". That is quite an insult to myself and other freelancers. Just because we freelance does not take away from our quality of work or work ethic.

Cons

--Waited almost 3 months from the time I sent my application and resume before I completed all interviews (2). No correspondence during the month between both interviews. --Forced to choose your "shift" hours. Not allowed to work outside of those hours. Not even allowed to respond to client emails "off the clock" although you promise them you will always respond promptly. --Rushed onboarding, out of date material used. --Online application states the position is full time with benefits. Benefits aren't offered unless you're full time and you don't have the option to go full time until 6 months of employment. --Given scripts to use when speaking with clients (email and phone scripts). --Told to record all conversations with clients so they can listen to them later. Weird. Clients do not like to be recorded, trust me. --Everything is micromanaged. They tell you that you should be self motivated and disciplined but then virtually stand over you and control what you do all day. --Forced to keep company chat open during working hours, which is very annoying because it's constantly chirping. --I accepted another (much better) job offer the week after I started with VA USA and they were very cold and rude when I explained that I would not longer be working for them. I started working with them TWO WEEKS earlier than our original agreed start date, because they said they really needed someone to take their new client. I received ONE rude email from them after I explained my situation, then silence. --Worked several hours for them before accepting the other job offer and I was not paid for any of the work I completed. Pretty sure that's illegal.

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5.0
12 Jan 2026
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Pros

I can honestly say the CEO and COO here set a completely different tone. You can tell they care about doing right by their team, not just the bottom line. They also pay really well and I believe (dont quote me) the highest in the industry.... not the kind where you’re told you’re lucky just to have a job. It makes a huge difference feeling valued in both words and paycheck. The vibe overall is supportive and real. You’re trusted to do your job, encouraged to grow, and never made to feel small for asking questions or needing help.

Cons

It’s also not the kind of place where you can just coast. Expectations are fair, but they’re real. If you want a totally low-effort job, this probably isn’t it.

2.0
19 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote work, making friends with other admins.

Cons

My experience working with Virtual Assist USA was disappointing and, at times, frustrating. While the company may present itself as flexible and supportive, my experience did not reflect that. The pay was quite low compared to the expectations and workload. It was difficult to earn a stable income, especially since hours were not guaranteed. There were periods where I struggled to get enough assignments to make a decent living, which made financial stability nearly impossible. That said, when I decided to resign, I experienced what I perceived as a dismissive, negative tone from a member of senior leadership, which was especially concerning given their role in the organization. Even though I provided a full two weeks’ notice with the intention of wrapping up my work responsibly & transitioning my tasks, I was removed from my client assignment before I could complete that transition, which felt like retaliation. I didn’t feel supported or protected as an employee of VAUSA. I constantly asked for a new client when my current client’s behavior became severely problematic & uncomfortable. I raised these concerns with management and requested to be reassigned, but no alternative client was provided. This left me feeling that my situation wasn’t taken seriously. Overall, this role may work for someone looking for occasional, supplemental income, but in my experience, this was not a reliable income or a supportive work environment.

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