I hired a virtual assistant after I realized how overwhelmed I was with work. Asking for help was hard, but it's been so worth it.

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Tawny Lara (not pictured) hired a virtual assistant to help with her business.

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I quit multiple dream jobs to move for my husband's career. It was tough but led me to create a flexible 6-figure business.

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After 11 years as a digital nomad, living in 60 countries, I'm settling in Mexico. It fits my lifestyle and business goals.

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Hannah Dixon applied for residency in Austria and was denied before moving to Mexico.

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I quit my dream teaching job to become a virtual assistant. My income dropped 25%, but my flexible schedule is worth it.

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Brittany Davila quit her job as a teacher and became a virtual assistant.

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I make up to $6,000 a month selling Udemy courses for virtual assistants. Here's how I got started.

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