Basics:
Time Etc. provides flexible, part-time work for secretaries, virtual and personal assistants who want to work from home.
Expected pay: $17 per hour
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Commissions & fees: NA
Where: Nationwide
Requirements: Computer, organizational skills, stable internet connection
What is Time Etc.?
Time Etc. connects companies with freelance virtual assistants, who can handle everything from scheduling to social media.
How it works
Virtual assistants need to have a computer, a stable internet connection, and 5 to 8 years of experience with paid work — not necessarily with virtual assisting — to apply here.
Otherwise, there are very few requirements, other than being available for a few hours during the normal work day each week.
The site encourages you to fill out a short application and says it will get back to you within a week.
Time Etc. Review:
If you have mad secretarial skills, but want or need to work part-time from home, Time Etc. can provide a reasonable answer. The company enlists freelance virtual assistants to answer calls, manage email, schedule appointments, post on social media and do a variety of other administrative tasks.
You need some paid work experience to apply here. But you don’t necessarily need to have experience as a virtual assistant.
Outside of being available at least a few hours a week during normal business hours, the rest of your schedule is up to you. The site says that it typically assigns virtual assistants to work with between three and six clients at a time. VAs are matched with clients, who need services that conform with the VA’s experience, skills and availability.
The typical VA here works about 10 hours a week, or 39 hours a month, the site says. Everyone starts at $17 an hour. But you can get regular raises, as you develop relationships with the site’s clients.
The site says it is mainly looking for people willing to work as VAs for the long-term.
Mixed reviews
Both customers and employees appear to largely happy about the relationship with Time Etc. However, some VAs complain that they don’t get enough work.
The company also appears to be highly responsive to employee comments. When a virtual assistant complained on Glassdoor that her hours didn’t qualify for a pay hike even though she’d been working for the company for over a year, for instance, Time Etc. responded with a new pay formula to get this assistant a raise.
Pay
The site pays VAs once a month on the first of the month via direct deposit.
Recommendations
This site used only pay $11 an hour, which made it a poor choice for those looking for a livable wage. But the site since raised its starting wage to $17 an hour and says VAs can get regular raises from there.
Experienced VAs can certainly earn more, but this isn’t a bad place to start. If you gain a lot of experience and think you should earn more, ask. The site says it’s looking for long-term relationships with its VAs. You can apply with Time Etc. here.
Other sites to consider: Belay and Boldly.
What their virtual assistants say: (from Glassdoor)
Working with TimeEtc has been a wonderful experience! I enjoy being able to connect with multiple clients and use my skills to their full extent. My manager, Amy, has been SO kind and helpful any time I need assistance or have a question regarding my clients. The only con I can think of would be the income level when starting out. Do not expect a full-time income as soon as you get started, but do not let that discourage you. You have the option to match with as many clients as you’d like and can build it up over time.
There are so many pros! Time Etc has been incredibly supportive, organised and efficient. I am being regularly introduced to great clients and that only motivates me. I only have good things to say!
Great clients and a lot of flexibility. But poor pay with no benefits.
It is a great way to earn supplemental income! You are able to choose the level of commitment by choosing which clients you would like to speak to in regards to an ongoing position. There is also instant tasks which allow you to immediately learn additional money without a long term commitment. Some of the clients take a bit to respond, but it is no fault of Time Etc. You also need to really be on top of applying to tasks as the pop up because they are typically claimed within a few minutes.
Great for SAH Mom
I have been with Time Etc for 6 months now and it has been great so far. I can get matched with clients based on my skills/experience, as opposed to freelance gigs where you have to constantly search for opportunities. Time etc brings them right to you and you can apply with a single click. I am a stay at home mom so this is a great way to have something else to keep my mind on sometimes and make some extra cash. Super flexible hours, great clients, and fair pay for the amount of work load. You can chat with support super easily when you need help and they are really good at getting back to you quickly.
“I have been working for Time Etc. as a Virtual Assistant for almost a 1 1/2 years and love it. I truly enjoy working with multiple clients while being able to have a flexible schedule. Time Etc. has a wonderful Help Desk Team who respond quickly with any questions that come up. They not only want to ensure that their clients are highly satisfied with Time Etc., they also strive to ensure their Virtual Assistants are just as satisfied working there.”
From Indeed
My cons are they have very little workload, meaning most clients had 5-10 hours weekly subscribed. Meaning to maintain even a 40 hr week, you are balancing multiple clients with multiple industries and time demands, but for less pay then you would have working directly. They take a fee, meaning they pay your hourly from a lump sum the client pays them. Also in my year and change, I was given a lot of clients that had not researched in terms of what they wanted and desired.
Communication can be a little difficult and the work is somewhat inconsistent. There’s no real matching process, so clients are sometimes places with VA’s they don’t mesh well with.
From Reddit
I was interviewed and just got approved to become a Virtual Assistant on Time Etc. So far, I’ve had a good experience; the staff is resourceful, supportive and seems to be thorough about the process. While I have not worked as a VA, I have years of transferable skills. I wouldn’t say it’s a FT resource, but it’s good PT work if you are a self-starter, can work dedicated hours with long-term clients and they also have short-term immediate tasks you can hop on. Great additional stream of income and allows for flexibility!
Yes it’s a good company with great support. They don’t provide equipment. It’s up to you to build the relationship with the client and continue looking to expand your role. You can work as much as you want or as little. You will need a lot of self driven motivation. Be timely and resourceful at solving random projects in all areas. You get paid the first of every month by direct deposit. The clients are across the US, so check time zones of clients before you apply.
Updated 2/5/2025
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