As a mother myself, I constantly have to deal with a work-life balance that involves more than just working hard and then taking a break to relax.
You see, I have four children. When I’m home, there is still barely any moment where I can put my feet up and chill. I still have to run after my kids to get their homework done, run errands – the works. But my kids are my pride and joy. They’re the reason I work hard, so I can fulfil their needs and see them happy and successful.
I still remember the times I was pregnant with each of my children. I relived that exhilarating experience four times, knowing that I was carrying a life in me. Any mother reading this can relate.
But it was also not easy. I had to work to make ends meet and I was always worried that my work would slip from my hands and disappoint my clients when I serve my maternity leave.
Which is why I started VA-SG. I wanted mothers everywhere to know that, rest assured, anyone can benefit from the services we offer. Whether it’s looking for a job while staying at home or having someone to have their back while they carry out their motherly duties.
Recently, we had a client approach us. One of their assistants was expecting and was due soon. As much as the client was happy for his PA, he always wanted to ensure two things:
1. That his PA had a peace of mind while she was serving her maternity leave, and
2. That someone would be able to carry out the PA tasks while she was away so the
business can operate as usual until the PA’s return.
This client approached us and asked if we could help, and our answer was a resounding YES. We wanted to be of help to his PA so she could enjoy her maternity leave, and to help our client who needed some cover.
We were fortunate that the client approached us two months before his PA was due for maternity leave. This way we could transition well into the role, dipping our toes into the tasks slowly and asking her for guidance and preference of the way she liked to do things. We have since taken over her responsibilities so she can relax until her baby’s healthy delivery.
As with all VA-SG clients, we asked this client for feedback too. Why did he approach us instead of getting a full-time replacement? Why did he choose a Virtual Assistant after weighing out his other options? Here were his answers:
1 – Flexibility
His PA was expected to be on maternity leave for a few months. Finding a new candidate to replace her during this time, training him/her, onboarding the temporary replacement were all rigid procedures. With a VA, he knew that the remote work would not require him to come up with any additional table/desk space, or name cards even. He also knew that his PA had prepared as much as she could before her maternity leave, being the efficient person she is, and he just needed someone to be there when he required it. Thus he chose to appoint a VA thanks to our option of providing flexible hours. He also knew that VA-SG had the option of working in-house from time to time should there be a requirement.
2 – Prior Experience
VAs are already trained in administrative and secretarial work. We already know what the job scope is, and the only thing we needed was guidance as to specific ways of running operations based on different company needs. Our client understood that he had to spend some time training us to the way he likes things done, but he also knew that we would be able to pick up things fast. At VA-SG, we set client expectations early on so we can easily carry out all the tasks to their liking.
3 – Cost
A temporary replacement for the PA would need to be paid the same salary, plus extra expenses like we mentioned above. With a virtual assistant like VA-SG, you only pay for the number of hours you need. When his PA returns to her regular duties, our contract comes to a close and there are no physical costs that will roll over into your accounts.
VA-SG’s services are not limited to just coming to the rescue of bosses who need someone to cover their PAs when they go for maternity leave. We have also been approached by solo businesswomen who are expecting and need someone to take on additional tasks so they can go on a self-appointed maternity leave too.
Our solutions are adjustable to whatever the situation you have. Virtual Assistants Singapore has always made it a point to talk through your needs before you decide on hiring us. We ensure that we are indeed the best fit for our clients, and being socially responsible, we are always on the lookout for projects that can help ease an expecting woman’s worries too.
Do you need a temporary solution to replace someone going on maternity leave? Drop us a message to find out how we can help.
You see, I have four children. When I’m home, there is still barely any moment where I can put my feet up and chill. I still have to run after my kids to get their homework done, run errands – the works. But my kids are my pride and joy. They’re the reason I work hard, so I can fulfil their needs and see them happy and successful.
I still remember the times I was pregnant with each of my children. I relived that exhilarating experience four times, knowing that I was carrying a life in me. Any mother reading this can relate.
But it was also not easy. I had to work to make ends meet and I was always worried that my work would slip from my hands and disappoint my clients when I serve my maternity leave.
Which is why I started VA-SG. I wanted mothers everywhere to know that, rest assured, anyone can benefit from the services we offer. Whether it’s looking for a job while staying at home or having someone to have their back while they carry out their motherly duties.
Recently, we had a client approach us. One of their assistants was expecting and was due soon. As much as the client was happy for his PA, he always wanted to ensure two things:
1. That his PA had a peace of mind while she was serving her maternity leave, and
2. That someone would be able to carry out the PA tasks while she was away so the
business can operate as usual until the PA’s return.
This client approached us and asked if we could help, and our answer was a resounding YES. We wanted to be of help to his PA so she could enjoy her maternity leave, and to help our client who needed some cover.
We were fortunate that the client approached us two months before his PA was due for maternity leave. This way we could transition well into the role, dipping our toes into the tasks slowly and asking her for guidance and preference of the way she liked to do things. We have since taken over her responsibilities so she can relax until her baby’s healthy delivery.
As with all VA-SG clients, we asked this client for feedback too. Why did he approach us instead of getting a full-time replacement? Why did he choose a Virtual Assistant after weighing out his other options? Here were his answers:
1 – Flexibility
His PA was expected to be on maternity leave for a few months. Finding a new candidate to replace her during this time, training him/her, onboarding the temporary replacement were all rigid procedures. With a VA, he knew that the remote work would not require him to come up with any additional table/desk space, or name cards even. He also knew that his PA had prepared as much as she could before her maternity leave, being the efficient person she is, and he just needed someone to be there when he required it. Thus he chose to appoint a VA thanks to our option of providing flexible hours. He also knew that VA-SG had the option of working in-house from time to time should there be a requirement.
2 – Prior Experience
VAs are already trained in administrative and secretarial work. We already know what the job scope is, and the only thing we needed was guidance as to specific ways of running operations based on different company needs. Our client understood that he had to spend some time training us to the way he likes things done, but he also knew that we would be able to pick up things fast. At VA-SG, we set client expectations early on so we can easily carry out all the tasks to their liking.
3 – Cost
A temporary replacement for the PA would need to be paid the same salary, plus extra expenses like we mentioned above. With a virtual assistant like VA-SG, you only pay for the number of hours you need. When his PA returns to her regular duties, our contract comes to a close and there are no physical costs that will roll over into your accounts.
VA-SG’s services are not limited to just coming to the rescue of bosses who need someone to cover their PAs when they go for maternity leave. We have also been approached by solo businesswomen who are expecting and need someone to take on additional tasks so they can go on a self-appointed maternity leave too.
Our solutions are adjustable to whatever the situation you have. Virtual Assistants Singapore has always made it a point to talk through your needs before you decide on hiring us. We ensure that we are indeed the best fit for our clients, and being socially responsible, we are always on the lookout for projects that can help ease an expecting woman’s worries too.
Do you need a temporary solution to replace someone going on maternity leave? Drop us a message to find out how we can help.
