Late addition of Exec Assistant role/pay - Virtual Assistant BELAY Employee Review

3.0
Dec 18, 2025
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Pros

Easy apply and client matching

Cons

I took on clients as an Executive Assistant or higher role as a Virtual Assistant which was capped at $21/hr. Ft very devalued for the level of work I provided. They added an EA role with higher pay, but after years of underpaying contractors

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BELAY Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your continued work with BELAY over the years. We appreciate your recommendation and your candor. We’re glad to hear that the application and client matching process felt accessible and straightforward. At the same time, we understand your frustration regarding compensation and role clarity, particularly as the scope of Executive Virtual Assistant–level work evolved over time. As BELAY has grown, we’ve worked to more clearly define service lines and align pay structures with the complexity, responsibility, and impact of the work being delivered. The formal introduction of the Executive Virtual Assistant role was part of that intentional evolution. All contractors have an opportunity to express interest to their Talent Specialist in adding additional service lines to their offerings as long as their skills and experience are a match. This includes the Executive Virtual Assistant service line. That said, we recognize that growth and change can feel overdue for those who helped build the foundation early on. Your feedback underscores the importance of continually listening, learning, and making improvements that reflect the value our contractors bring to clients every day. We are grateful for the professionalism, skill, and dedication of long-tenured contractors like you, and we remain committed to refining our processes in ways that honor experience, contribution, and excellence. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for the work you’ve done to support our clients well. We recommend you connect directly with your Talent Specialist regarding your pay rate and any additional feedback. Warmly, The BELAY Team

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BELAY Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience as a Executive Assistant! We’re thrilled that you appreciate our remote work lifestyle and culture. Your feedback motivates us to keep building a great environment. Thank you for being a part of BELAY!
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Cons

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BELAY Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for partnering with BELAY. We’re glad to hear that the opportunity to work remotely was a positive part of your journey, as flexibility and access to meaningful work are foundational to our model. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding compensation. Client needs and scope of work vary widely, and those factors directly influence role expectations across engagements. BELAY’s role is to thoughtfully match contractors with clients whose needs, complexity, and investment align with the contractor’s experience and preferences, while also providing support beyond placement alone. Our model is designed to reduce many of the challenges independent contractors face by handling client acquisition, vetting, matching, contracts, invoicing, and collections, allowing contractors to focus on delivering excellent work rather than managing backend logistics. That said, we recognize that compensation expectations evolve and that market conditions continue to change. We regularly review the pay rate of our contractors to ensure it reflects both client demand and the value our contractors bring. Contractors are also encouraged to bring any concerns regarding their pay rate directly to their BELAY Talent Specialist. We’re grateful for your feedback and for your partnership with BELAY. Input like this helps inform ongoing improvements as we work to create sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships for both contractors and clients. Warmly, The BELAY Team
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