Weighing New Options.

Before I start, I want to set the mood right. I want to write a calm and peaceful blog. What’s the lyrics to the “Kumbaya” song? I want to meditate and clear my thoughts.
Humm… Humm… Humm…

Okay. Ready now. To continue my previous blog, not about the rantings but rather on how to spare more time for my significant other. I know I have to weigh my options and balance work and personal life. So he suggested to get an assistant, I would love to have my own personal assistant but the company wont hear of it. Struggling from the recent recession, they tend to delegate as many tasks as they can for one person. Resulting to a lot of stressed out employees. Living proof – ME.

So I thought more about the option of outsourcing. It’s very difficult to find an assistant what more a virtual assistant? And sometimes I am hesitant to delegate my tasks because I feel that I can do it better. But I have no choice but to lean more on that suggestion. As a newbie of hiring a virtual assistant, I don’t know where to start. What are the skills of a VA? How do I pay her/him?

Let me just start on searching for sites with these services. I know that a lot of companies are outsourcing to different countries. Anybody out there have some suggestions? Please do help.