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What Virtual Coworker Is
- A company that connects Filipino professionals with international clients, remote virtual work.
- Operating since ~2011.
- Offers long-term remote roles (some lasting years).
Roles & Opportunities
They provide many different role types, including:
- Virtual Assistants
- Executive Assistants
- Customer Service Specialists
- Technical Support Specialists
- Recruitment Assistants
- Lead Generation Specialists
- Social Media Managers
- Content Writers
- Graphic Designers
- Digital Marketing Managers
- Web Developers & WordPress Developers
- Bookkeepers & Accountants
What It’s Like Working With VC
Benefits / Positive Features
- Competitive pay.
- Structured work hours.
- Work from home / remote setup.
- Working with international clients, which can give exposure to varied tasks and standards.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Stable work (some positions full-time, some part-time).
Requirements & Conditions
- Must be based in the Philippines.
- Good to excellent English communication.
- Reliable home office setup: stable internet, good computer, suitable workspace.
- Work schedules follow client’s time zone.
- Contractors are treated as “Independent Contractors”, not traditional employees. This means no mandatory benefits like leave credits, HMO etc.
Hiring / Onboarding & Work Practices
- The application process takes about 5-7 business days, though it can vary.
- Needs for the application: 2 government-issued IDs, previous employment clearance (for background checks).
- Time tracking required: use of a proprietary time-tracking software that includes random screenshot captures during work hours; also you update an activity tracker periodically.
- Work shifts logged via online time tracking. Full-time contractors have about 9-hour workdays (with breaks) aligned to client’s time zone. Part-timers have to work a minimum number of hours (e.g. ~4 hrs) with breaks.
Compensation, Contractor Terms & What’s Not Included
- Payment is monthly, usually between the 25th-30th of each month. Established via bank transfer.
- Pay depends on skill, experience, role. VC claims competitive pay but exact numbers are not always listed.
- Since you are an Independent Contractor, no employer-deducted taxes or mandatory contributions. You’ll manage those yourself.
- Benefits like healthcare, paid leave, etc., are not included under VC contracts.
Overall
Virtual Coworker offers good opportunities for Filipino remote workers who want steady remote roles with international clients, decent pay, and flexibility. It works best for those who are self-disciplined, have a strong home setup, and are comfortable being independent contractors with less traditional employee benefits.
