Elin makes up to $ 600 a week as a virtual assistant
Elin Waagen rakes in cash working from the comfort of her own home. Here’s how
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husband and I run a dry stone and environment artwork business, but because it’s seasonal, dependent on the weather and inherently irregular, I was looking for a way to supplement our income. Since I live in a rural area, the job opportunities are also limited. I did some research, and freelancing appealed to me because my age and gender didn’t matter and I could work from home.
“Then I discovered Upwork (Upwork.com), a marketplace where you can market your services and find clients, and I knew it would be the perfect fit. I thought about the work I enjoyed doing, as well as my skills, and decided to offer virtual assistant services.
“Upwork makes it easy to get started. I set up my profile, posted my résumé and added my services and pricing. They provided a lot of advice and support. Fortunately, I found a client almost immediately, who was a perfect match in terms of the work and the hours.
“I help with a wide range of tasks, including administrative, marketing, research, making travel arrangements and social media. I’ve also been helping my client teach young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo how to use Upwork to find work, which is really rewarding.
“I work between 10 and 20 hours a week and earn up to $30 an hour. Upwork is free to use, but they take a percentage of my profits. The money I make has allowed me to pay down debt, save for retirement and spoil my eight grandchildren.”