I 'fell' into virtual assistant work — and now I make 6 figures a year doing it. Here's how I built up my client base and income.

• Hannah Dixon became a virtual assistant after wanting a more stable career and better income.
• She developed her skills online using blogs and courses.
• Here's her career journey, as told to writer Robin Madell.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Dixon, a 34-year-old virtual assistant based in Bangkok. Insider has verified her income with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I always say that I "fell" into being a virtual assistant. Now I'm making six figures a year doing it.