A Week in the Life of a Virtual Assistant
Behind the Scenes of Real Work, Real Energy, Real Income
Not the highlight reel. Not the hustle fantasy.
A realistic look at what sustainable Virtual Assistant work actually looks like.
Created by Jane Ekholm
10+ years as a Virtual Assistant
25 years in business support
VA industry board experience
Hey, I’m Jane.
I’ve been working in business support for 25 years and as a Virtual Assistant for over a decade.
I created this guide because too many women enter the VA industry based on Instagram highlights and income claims that don’t reflect reality.
This is a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure my days, manage my energy, and earn sustainably.
No fantasy.
No overnight success story.
Just what it actually looks like.
What you’ll see Inside
Inside this guide you’ll see:
• A high-billing deep-focus day
• A meeting-heavy, energy-intensive day
• A learning and investment day
• Two steady, realistic workdays
• A clear breakdown of billable hours and income variability
You’ll see how income shifts depending on:
• Energy
• Client mix
• Meeting load
• Training investment
• Capacity
This isn’t about maximising every hour.
It’s about building something that works long term.
Who is this for?
This guide is for you if:
• You’re curious about becoming a Virtual Assistant
• You want an honest picture of day-to-day work
• You care about flexibility and autonomy
• You don’t want to burn yourself out to prove you’re capable
• You want sustainable income, not hustle culture
If you’re looking for “work two hours a day and make six figures,” this isn’t that.
If you want clarity and realistic expectations, you’re in the right place.
What this is not
This is not:
• A promise of overnight success
• A blueprint you must copy
• A guarantee of income
• A hype-driven sales funnel
Your version of this may look completely different to mine.
Different clients.
Different hours.
Different seasons of life.
This guide simply shows what’s possible when work is structured around energy and clarity.
Download A Week in the Life
and see what sustainable VA work actually looks like.
If reading this made you think “I could see myself doing this” or “I want this, but I don’t know where to start”...you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I support women who are curious about Virtual Assistant work, as well as those already in business who want more clarity, confidence, and sustainability in the way they work.
That might look like
• mapping out what this could realistically look like for your life
• understanding your energy and capacity
• setting rates and boundaries that feel supportive
• or simply having someone walk alongside you while you find your feet
There’s no pressure. No hustle. And no one-size-fits-all approach.
If you’d like support, you’re welcome to explore mentoring with me or reaching out for a conversation to see if it feels like the right fit.
Jane x