Support Systems for VAs

As I have progressed in my career - and it is a career - one of the most important systems that I have in place is a support system.

Working from home presents many challenges - one of which is that you might rarely get out into public. For some of us that's not so bad. However, it is vital that you do get out.

Join some local networking groups, an Internet-based networking group, meet colleagues for lunch, and get support from family.

There are times when, overwhelmed, I grab my husband and he helps me out by running errands, doing data entry, proof reading, and more. It gives him insight into my world.

My friends and IAAP Chapter members are so supportive and are there to listen to me when things are going rough, going great, and to be my cheerleaders.

Plus, I have many AssistU VAs that are my life support! We bounce ideas off of each other and try to keep each other sane in a very insane world.

If you are in the corporate world - do the same. Develop those support systems so you do not burn out.