Laughable Company - Virtual Assistant BELAY Employee Review

1.0
Feb 23, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Convenient because the work is remote, very suitable for someone short term.

Cons

Extremely low pay for market rates for a VA. No benefits... and I don't mean healthcare/etc... I'm talking about actual benefits of working this job. You may learn some new research skills but that's it. Management sucks, not guidance and support. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE, THEY SHOULD GO OUT OF BUSINESS.

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BELAY Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It is unfortunate that it did not work out in your case, but BELAY is not always the best fit for everyone. Our pay range for all of our contractors remains highly competitive considering that we carefully match each of our VAs with their clients, provide on-going support for each engagement, and connect you with a community of contractors across the US who will also encourage you along the way. Our Contractor Services team is unmatched in their dedication to taking care of each of our contractors. As a BELAY contractor, you have an entire team devoted to supporting you, coaching you, helping you find quality clients, and encouraging you as you further develop your skills as a VA. Our team deeply cares about the people we get to work with and serve. We wish you all the best moving forward.

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5.0
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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

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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!
2.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

Somewhat Flexible Work from Home

Cons

Low Pay Clients pay Belay $50-$60/hr for Virtual Assistant but they don't know that Belay is only paying the VA $20/hr so they expect $60 attention. High expectations and desired attention for very low pay. VA's are in contract with Belay. So if one of their engagements want them to work for them to work for them full time outside of Belay they have to buy out the VA'a contract with Belay that could be up to $20k. If the engagement can't afford to do that they have to wait 2 years after their contract and after the VA's contract ends with Belay.

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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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