I’m the guy behind this website that aims to help companies decide what path to take in their outsourcing journey. I have also envisioned this website assisting aspiring individuals who want to become virtual assistants or remote workers.

It all started after the 2020 pandemic. I just came out of employment with one of the Big four firms. I was excited to kick off my career as a solo practitioner in my hometown, becoming my very own boss.

But the pandemic came in, and all my plans changed. I can no longer open my boutique law and accountancy firm in the traditional sense. Offices were closed, and people stayed at home.

While dealing with my legal and accounting clients virtually, I saw the explosion of the work-from-home setup. The once-considered unique way of work became the norm overnight.

So I thought of starting a website that would encapsulate my years of experience which will cater to the current trend. I can probably show aspiring online workers the ropes by writing about what I’ve learned.

When I first became a virtual assistant, I was trying to meet ends while finishing law school. When I landed my first-ever online job, my earnings paid for my school bills and living expenses.

It was initially hard as I juggled work by daytime (working for a digital marketer in New Zealand) and the academic demands of my academic life. And I saw this website as an outlet to inspire other remote workers that an online job can improve their lives.

After finishing law school, I became a full-fledged lawyer in 2019. I joined PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate in its International Tax team in the Philippines. I worked at the firm on weekdays and helped my partner scale up our business on the weekends.

We were bootstrapping our internet business then. I held multiple roles in the company, trying to save every penny from our small earnings. And this role as a business owner allowed me to see outsourcing from another perspective.

Outsourcing is an arduous journey that business owners and professionals must tread carefully. One mistake could be financially disastrous. But when done right, the rewards can be fantastic, financially rewarding, and will improve your life in ways you have never imagined.

My experience as an online worker, a lawyer working at a prestigious firm, and a founder of an internet start-up allowed me to see things from different lenses.
I have experienced burnout and losing time for family and friends. But I have also seen the flexibility of non-location-dependent employment and the expansion of my horizons. And as a business owner, I’ve learned to love owning my time and doing things on my terms.

Looking back, I feel blessed that my collective journey gave me various opportunities to improve my life. My partner and I aspired for financial independence, and we’re on our way to achieving that.

For these reasons, I aspire to make my website a guide to help newbies in remote work, guiding them to find their success.

I wish there were websites like this one where I could get all the resources I needed. Back in my day, during the “teen” years of remote work, resources were scarce.
This website is my way of giving back to the industry that has ultimately changed the trajectory of my life’s journey.