Even the training is worthless - Virtual Executive Assistant BELAY Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work with flexible hours, good for you just wanted a job.

Cons

No benefits offered, no employee support, even the training is worthless.

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BELAY Response
5y
Thank you for leaving this review. We are sorry to hear that the BELAY opportunity was not the best fit for you. We work very hard to clearly communicate that all of our 1099 contract positions are not the same as W-2 employee positions. There are not traditional benefits that come with the 1099 role, and this is shared early on during the interview process, however, we passionately believe our contractors recognize and appreciate the incredible flexibility that comes with this position, and we are dedicated to encouraging all contractors to create the best "third option" that meets their needs. Additionally, while a company cannot legally offer training to a 1099 contractor, BELAY goes above and beyond to support our contractor community through our Contractor Portal which houses years' worth of helpful information, hosting regular webinars and open forums for our contractors, and creating an incredible online space where contractors can regularly interact with one another, ask questions, and offer each other encouragement. We are very proud of both our Contractor Services team as well as our Client Success Consultants who all work tirelessly to serve our contractor community and make their experience at BELAY the best possible. BELAY also launched a Virtual Assistant Master Class this past fall. Anyone who is interested in investing in her development as a dedicated VA will find the content to be incredibly rich and helpful. We sincerely wish you the best in finding an opportunity that best suits your needs.

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Pros

Working for Belay has completely changed our family! We now have the ability to truly prioritize what we find most important. Belay also makes the onboarding process so smooth. They were with me and so encouraging through every step!

Cons

None - I have been nothing but impressed with Belay!

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BELAY Response
2w
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!
1.0
Jul 15, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Remote Home Office Opportunity to support clients Friendly coworkers who genuinely want to help one another

Cons

Leadership lacked clear communication and consistent direction. Training and onboarding were disorganized, making it difficult to understand expectations. Frequent changes in priorities and processes created unnecessary confusion. Employees were often evaluated on expectations that had not been clearly communicated. Departments did not always appear to be aligned, resulting in inconsistent guidance and decision-making. Attempting to get help was often frustrating, as employees frequently seemed just as confused. Emails and support tickets sometimes took a week or longer to receive a response.

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