March 2004

Just Ask Ms. Virtual

Dear Ms. Virtual;

How do I keep my neighbors from disturbing me during a workday? They constantly knock on my door.

Signed, No Patience

Dear No Patience;

Just say NO! Put up a sign, scream at them to go away, and if that doesn't work, then tell them you are quarantined due to a horrible disease. Bet that will send them packing!

Ms. V

Dear Ms. Virtual;

I don't know if I should be a VA. Is it hard? What do I need? How do I get clients? What will my family say? How do you find time to work from home? What do you wear? What kind of computer do you need? What do you think….

OK, stop right there. First, write down all your questions. Second, research the answers. Third, put all the ones you answered on one sheet, then compile the questions left on the next. That is your action list. If you find this too much, then don't be a VA!!

Ms. V

Dear Ms. Virtual;

My wife spends all day on her computer. I swear she is just surfing the net! How can I convince her to get a real job?

Frustrated

Dear Frustrated;

Your wife has a real job. Look up the term "telecommuting." Then learn to embrace it. It will pay for your electric bill so you can watch all your sports.

Ms. V

Email your questions to msvirtual@thevirtualalliance.com. And you thought Dear Abby was good!