Great Job but Definitely Growing Pains - Zirtual Assistant Zirtual Employee Review

3.0
May 15, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Zirtual REALLY wants to be a great place to work, and it's obvious that management is desperately trying to take care of employees while expanding rapidly at the same time. The work is often really interesting and some of the clients are a true joy. Zirtual puts a real effort into fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie amongst the ZAs, though sometimes their efforts backfire.

Cons

The company is experiencing a period of high growth and, not surprisingly, a lot of changes are being rolled out quickly. It can be tricky to juggle the administrative changes and heavy client load, while also trying to participate in the community. Handling all of this while getting paid so little has definitely tainted my experience. If this job paid a little more, I would definitely feel a little more satisfied after a long, busy day of constant, challenging work.

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5.0
Feb 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

For a VA starting out you are provided customers right away.

Cons

All customers are ready to work with VA, causing slow ramp-ups and some clients disappearing

1.0
Feb 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Zirtual now includes Double, Virtual Gurus, Delegated, and Del Trust. We are under the umbrella of PennSpring Capital so this cash cow is not going anywhere.

Cons

They take 50% of the client's fee; we pay a 30% Federal tax + State tax on the remainder, in addition to sourcing our own software and equipment. They say we can turn down client offers BUT they rarely send clients since the acquisitions. When they do, it is hard not to accept because it could be months before they send another. Management says, "we are waiting for a client that matches you." Meanwhile, they continue to hire new Virtual Assistants. Team meetings now include a justification for continued hired despite the massive under use of our existing team. When I started, I earned 3x times more than what I am making now. I can tell you from experience, it is really hard to plan meals for someone when you are starving.

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