If money is no object to you, Belay is one of the best places to work. However, if you are a single mom with bills to pay, it can be rough. Belay charges the client more than double what you as the VA will take home. You get paid for the amount of hours you work up to 175 hours a month. At 175 hours I made just enough to slide by every month, but I was so burnt out I couldn’t even enjoy my time. (Note: there is no PTO/Sick leave with Belay) So I dropped down to 150 hours and I am no longer burnt out, but now I can barely afford to make ends meet. Also, you are getting paid as a 1099, which means zero benefits. Essentially this is the perfect job for those who have spouses with high paying jobs and great family insurance.