The Non-Negotiable Standard of Professional Dignity
At 10X VA, we believe that ethical outsourcing is the only way to build long term success. Exploiting virtual assistants with unfair wages, no training, or poor treatment hurts everyone. It hurts the VA, it hurts your business reputation, and it hurts the industry. We refuse to take part in that.
The virtual assistant industry, even in a developing country like the Philippines, has a clear lowball threshold. Any VA payment below $5 per hour is unfair and exploitative. Costs of living, internet, electricity, and skilled labor in the Philippines are real. Paying below $5 per hour forces VAs to work multiple jobs or sacrifice their wellbeing. We never pay below $5 per hour. Our VAs earn competitive, livable wages that allow them to focus on your work and their families without financial stress.
Every virtual assistant at 10X VA receives a salary that reflects their skills, experience, and dedication. We do not negotiate down to the lowest possible rate. We believe that well paid VAs produce better results, stay longer, and genuinely care about your business. Happy, secure VAs are more productive, more creative, and more loyal. That translates directly into better support for you.
We do not just hire VAs and leave them alone. We invest in their growth. Every VA working with 10X VA has access to ongoing training programs paid entirely by the company. These programs include advanced software skills, communication, project management, digital marketing, customer service, and more. When your VA learns a new skill, your business benefits immediately. You get a sharper, more capable assistant without paying extra for training.
Here is how our policy works in practice. While your VA is assigned to your business, they are also invited to enroll in any of our upskilling courses. These courses happen during flexible hours so they do not disrupt your work. Your VA might learn advanced Excel, social media scheduling, bookkeeping, or CRM tools. They apply these new skills directly to your tasks. You get a VA who grows with your business. We cover all costs. You pay only for their regular hours.
Fair pay and continuous training are not just ethical choices. They are smart business decisions. A VA who is well paid and constantly learning will solve problems faster, take initiative, and stay with you for years. You avoid the cycle of replacing VAs every few months. Your operations run smoother. Your customers receive better support. And you build a reputation as a company that treats its remote team with respect.
No client can ask us to lower VA wages below $5 per hour. No client can ask us to skip training to save money. If a client wants to exploit VAs, we will not work with them. Our commitment to fair treatment is final. We built 10X VA to help businesses grow and to help Filipino VAs live meaningful lives. Both goals matter equally.