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We all have different reasons why we pursue freelancing.
Probably pagod ka na mag-commute (which is so tiring and toxic, especially nowadays).
Or it's as simple as gusto mo lang sa bahay kasama family mo while you're still earning.
For our JasSuccess guest tomorrow, it's different.
"Although we are very nice people and marunong kami makisama sa mga kasambahay, hindi talaga kami nakakatapat sa maayos na yaya.
Turning point nung umuwi ako once galing sa office at nalaman ko na yung anak ko (1 year old) ay iniwan lang sa kapitbahay. Tinakasan na kami after mag-advance ng 3 mos."
Ouch!
I can't imagine.
On top of that, the environment in her office is so stressful.
Ang ending?
"Naging suki ako ng clinic, minsan nadala sa ER at nagsimula na magtake ng maintenance medicines."
Because of this, she decided to focus all her energy on freelancing.
Let's know more of Kristel — her ups and downs and how she went from frustration to fulfillment .
She'll reveal all these this on this replay.
Introduction
Kristel, a mother of one and a former BPO employee chose the path of freelancing. She had lots of struggles like finding a nanny and balancing her work and personal life when she was working in a call center.
Find out what path Kristel took to find her "The One" in freelancing.
Notable Quotes
- The JAS Success of Miss Anna inspired me to become a freelancer. I started researching Jason. I followed his webinars, lessons, courses, and emails. I subscribed to all of it.
- I enrolled in the accelerated course and I studied it. I got a short-term and long-term projects.
- Never give up!
- Not all clients are in Upwork. Always give everything in every job proposal you send.
- I always choose people more than money. I value the people I work with.
- Be happy and be inspired to grow. You should not feel that you are dragging your body to go to work. You should see your happiness level!
- Less pressure for my husband since I can share in our monthly budget now.
- You will be motivated once you have bills to pay. So you should study, get in an interview and pass.
- For newbies if you want to be a freelancer, there are lots of free courses. Do not give up and always pray! Do not just study but apply all the lessons. Join in groups because maybe 'the one' you are waiting for is in one of the posts of your friends.
Journey to Freelancing
- It was on March 2017 when she resigned as a BPO employee because she had a mild stroke, her son got sick, and they were having a hard time to find the perfect nanny.
- Then on October 2017, she started her journey as a freelancer.
- She started researching and studying different courses and watching videos about freelancing on YouTube. She followed different Facebook groups while taking down notes.
- She thought her journey would be an easy one because she was a BPO employee with high position. She has the skills and the confidence but no one noticed her cover letters.
- She enrolled in the accelerated package of the VA Bootcamp and studied it. She got short-term projects and thought that if she did her best the company might give her a chance to work with them as a long-term employee but it did not happen.
- She got another job and this was referred to her by a friend. It was on December 21, 2019 when the company closed and she lost her job. They had a lonely Christmas and New Year that year.
- After being a silent reader again, she saw Miss Anna Soriano's job post and she gave her everything in applying. She was short-listed but unfortunately she was not selected.
- Eventually, she got the good news and she was hired by Miss Holly Ocaya.
- Her client provide her everything she needed such as laptop, internet service and even a comfortable office chair.
- This year, she did not expect that she is going to turn down 5 job offers since she don't have an extra time to work.
Questions & Answers
Is your income as a freelancer more than the salary in BPO?
Yes, the salary I got as a freelancer is more than the salary in BPO.
When you are working from home, do you still have time for your son? Household chores? Are you still happy or can you still manage your time?
I can manage my time and I can do all the things I need to do because if you like what you are doing, you can do it. I can be with my family 24/7 anytime we can. My son was never sick again when I started freelancing and I don’t need a nanny anymore.
Do you need the best laptop to start?
No, others work in a computer shop. The computer I got is old and we just build it. When I got the job, I upgraded one by one. You should invest in your device since you will use it for so long. It is a good motivation once you have bills to pay. You need to study and apply it. Make sure to get an interview and pass the interview.
Do you need to have a background or experience in BPO?
No, the experience in BPO will not guarantee that you will get a client that fast but if you have a passion, you can make it.
Very inspiring naman ang story mo Ms Kristel, thank you.
Hi, Ms Anna
Nakakainspired tlga yung story ne ms kristel kaya keep on hustling lang tlga para maachieve din naten yung katulad kay ms kristel
Nagapply ako before sa post ni miss Holly. Kaso late na, 2019 pa, hehe...
Sana all may pa laptop
Congratulation po , nkakainspire po
Pinamaganda at mabait. ....pero la jowa
Kelangan po ba sa beginner, dapat po bang mag start na maganda talaga laptop?
thank you for sharing Ms. Kristel! You gave me the drive to pursue freelancing.
True Ms. Jen 🙂 Malay mo ikaw na ang susunod na ngsshare. 🙂
It's possible!
Dont worry ms Holly YuOcaya di lang ikaw madami tayu sama natin Sir Mark Belosa
Money follows when you do your mission with all your heart
ngrereflect sa face ni Ms Kristel. npakafresh 🙂
Kailangan po ba may background sa bpo or office para ma hire
No need po.
Ms Carmee Dumag Sierra how po
Ivy Reambillo Bajado https://vabootcamp.ph/blog/paano-maging-online-freelancer/
Please check this out.
May I know if you have Video Trainings for Ecommerce? I f so, which site can we see it? yhanks
hi Marriette! Check this link 🙂 https://vabootcamp.ph/free-course-become-an-ecommerce-virtual-assistant
totoo po yan.. iba tlaga na may kinikita ka kahit paano..
Inspiring po. Yon ung pinaka- fulfilling part, attend to the needs of our anakis
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough”
Late me katatapos lang ng shift ko. Tama wag susuko baka hindi mo ma hit ang 6 digits per month. Bless you all.
Sana all meses!!!
Thanks for the link
start with what you have and learn mag ipon para ipang invest mo din 🙂
yep.. invest slowly.. one at a time.. 😀
Correct! Start now!
watching from antipolo
Hello! Thank's for joining us!
Slamat po.
Thank's for joining us!
La kaming jowa Ms.Anna
Lang jowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Thank you po
Kaya blessed si Ms. Kristel. My jowa, my magandang work, at maganda ang client.
Andyan na po coachie
Wc Carmee Dumag Sierra
https://vabootcamp.ph/free-course-become-an-ecommerce-virtual-assistant
Thanks Ms. Carmee for the link
TThank you Ms. Anna for all your support,Godbless
Well said miss kristel. Slmat po!
If you are ready for the paid courses. Check out this link : https://vabootcamp.ph/enroll-in-the-virtual-assistant-bootcamp-2/
Thank you Ms. Kristel for the learnings, God bless you more, keep safe
Wla po audio
Nawala po audio
Coachie no audio
Thank you for sharing po. God bless
Walang pong audio
Wala ng marinig
Coach Anna no audio po
no audio po
Wala pong sound
Thank's everyone for joining us!
Waka pong sounds
Ms anna walang sounds
Meron na po
Feel free to message us for your questions and queries.
Abangan ko po yan
abanagan ko JSU ni Jeelene 🙂
Kaabang-abang yang story din ni maam Jeeleene next week's JSU.
Wow! Ikaw po pala yun Ms. Ana yng inspiring mommy na naka upo at nagwowork fr home
Kimoi Villamor vabootcamp.ph/enroll
Avail our individual courses as well.
Thank's everyone! Thank you miss Kristel and coachie Anna!
Thank you po coach Anna and ms kristel
Thank you for the inspiring live video
From Davao City
Thanks for sharing your video miss kristell,you give me to pursue this freelancing carrer,hope it work will and you give an idea for all newbies here...goodluck and more power,keep safe!
Thanks for watching Medelyn Gabriel Borantes 🙂 God bless and good luck. Sana next time kayo naman makita ko sa JASsuccess interview. 🙂
Kristel Dacallos ok thank u din,sana nga
Hi watching from BOGO city cebu
Watching from Calbayog city Samar
hello! watching from Bukidnon.
FROM BALANGA BATAAN HERE
Watching from Davao City!Hello po
hi ms Anna D. Soriano
Wow
Shared
Aba! Ayaw sa akin! 😛
Thanks for sharing your experience Ms Kristen. God bless.