u/Low-Hamster-1295

​

Hi everyone,

I recently passed the interview process for a remote role and was asked during the interview if I was okay with a rate of $3/hour. At the time, I said yes because I was focused on moving forward in the application process.

To be completely honest, this is the first time I've ever made it to the final interview stage for a VA role. I had been applying for VA positions for a while, so when I finally got this far, I was excited and probably a bit desperate not to lose the opportunity. Because of that, I accepted the rate without really thinking about whether I should negotiate.

After the interview, I started thinking about it more and realised I may have sold myself short.

For context, I have around 7 years of BPO experience, including 3 years in voice healthcare account and 4 years in non-voice role. I didn't bring up my experience when discussing compensation, and I didn't attempt to negotiate a higher rate.

I've already moved on to the next stage and am currently completing the requirements they asked for.

My questions are:

• Would it be unprofessional to bring up compensation again after already agreeing to the rate?

• Should I wait until a formal offer or client matching stage before discussing a higher rate?

• Or should I proceed with the agreed rate and revisit compensation after gaining experience in the role?

I'm grateful for the opportunity and don't want to come across as difficult. At the same time, part of me wonders if I should have at least negotiated based on my experience.

I'd appreciate advice from anyone. Thank you.

I’m currently wearing lower braces, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to have them adjusted for around 4 months because of financial constraints.

My dental clinic has a rule that if a patient goes more than 3 months without an adjustment, they have the right to refuse to continue accepting the patient. Because of this, I’m now hesitant to schedule an appointment because I’m afraid they might reject me or discontinue my treatment.

I’m wondering if it’s still worth trying to contact the clinic and ask for an appointment, or if I should just look for another dentist. I understand that missing appointments for this long isn’t ideal, but it was genuinely because I couldn’t afford the adjustments at the time.

For dentists/orthodontists here, would you still recommend that I contact the original clinic and explain my situation? Is there anything I should be concerned about after going 4 months without an adjustment?

​

Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for a part-time Virtual Assistant opportunity that I can do outside my full-time work schedule.

I have previous experience as a Healthcare Advocate and currently work in a back-office role handling administrative and support-related tasks. While I may need a refresher on some healthcare processes, I already have experience working in the healthcare industry and am eager to learn and adapt quickly.

I'm interested in Medical VA roles, but I'm also open to:

•Administrative support

•Data entry

•Appointment scheduling

•Research

•Customer support

•General VA tasks

Skills & Strengths

•Scheduling and calendar management

•Real-time monitoring and multitasking

•Data analysis and reporting

•Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data organization)

•Google Sheets and Microsoft Office

•Attention to detail and accuracy

•Time management and organization

•Problem-solving and adaptability

Availability: Part-time, outside my full-time work schedule

Rate: $5/hour (negotiable depending on scope and workload)

If you're looking for dependable part-time support or know of any opportunities that might be a good fit, please feel free to send me a DM.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting with you!