The Myth of the Filipino VA
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The Myth of the "Filipino VA" And What You Need to Hear
Let’s talk about the mystical Filipino virtual assistant. Some clients seem to think hiring one is like adopting an exotic pet.
Where do they live?
How do they work?
Can I trust them?
Should I microchip them to keep track of activity?
Okay, that last one was a joke (I hope). But the hesitation is real.
Here's the truth:
They have families.
They have goals, ambitions, and responsibilities.
They have bills.
They binge shows on Netflix.
They are your partner and teammate.
They are proud to be a Virtual Assistant.
The Most Important Part of Hiring a VA from UnlockVA
Most people focus on hiring the "perfect" VA. But here’s the secret.......it's not just about the VA - it's about the agency behind them.
That’s the piece most business owners overlook.
A VA doesn’t just magically show up, ready to revolutionize your business.
This is why UnlockVA exists. We don’t just throw VAs at you and wish you the best. We build trust, structure, and support around our VAs. That’s why our clients get better results because our VAs are set up to win.
We:
✅ Train them to handle leads, follow-ups, admin tasks, and all the stuff you don’t want to do.
✅ Monitor their performance to ensure they’re actually working (so microchipping is not needed).
✅ Coach them to improve and help grow your business.
✅ Support them so they have everything they need to adapt and overcome.
Here’s a fun fact: When VAs feel valued, they don’t just up and quit. And when you work with a team that understands this, you stop wasting time “hiring and firing” and start getting real results.
We are proud of our UnlockVA Team and we get to see them:
Buy their FIRST House
Buy their FIRST Car
Get Married
Build a Family
Why does this matter to you? Because when a VA is happy and supported, they’ll do better work for your business.
Why Filipino VAs are Built Different
If you’ve been burned by bad hires before, I get the skepticism.
But here’s why UnlockVA is one of the best investments you can make for your business:
They’re honest. Sure, there are bad apples everywhere, but the majority of Filipino VAs are trustworthy. If dishonesty were rampant, their booming BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry wouldn’t exist.
They’re loyal. Treat them well, treat them like a true teammate and partner and they’ll stick with you. It really is that simple. They are eager to join a long term and stable team and to show off their skills.
They’re highly educated. Most have college degrees. Some have postgrad degrees. They’re not just random “virtual assistants”, they are true professionals.
They have solid tech setups. Reliable internet, good laptops, starlink - many even have backup plans for power outages. More than we can say for some U.S. offices, honestly.
They work hard. The work ethic is next-level. Filipino VAs understand hustle. They prioritize diligence, perseverance, and responsibility.
They get American culture. They watch the same movies, listen to the same music, and can probably name more U.S. presidents than most Americans. Seriously.
So the next time you wonder if hiring a Filipino VA is the right choice, remember: they’re not just workers; they’re people, just like you. And when you find the right one, you won’t just gain an assistant, you’ll gain a trusted team member.
But more importantly? Make sure the agency managing them sets them up to win. Because when your VA wins, your business does too.
No one understands this more than UnlockVA.
