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If the OP's post resonates with you and you are a software engineer, consider hiring a part-time personal / virtual assistant. I haven't heard of software engi
by hhw3h 8y ago
If the OP's post resonates with you and you are a software engineer, consider hiring a part-time personal / virtual assistant.
I haven't heard of software engineers in VC startup land or corporate world hiring personal assistants but in the freelance / consulting world it's very common and an amazing way to "level up" yourself as a professional. It's ok to need help and it's ok to hire someone who enjoys helping with personal or professional admin tasks.
You can start out with a virtual assistant for a few hundred bucks a month and can find one on Craigslist or a branded service like Zirtual.
I have a VA help with routine marketing / admin tasks in my business and then impromptu one-off personal tasks like booking flights, hiring task rabbits, booking doctors' appointments, etc.
I know not everyone is in a place to afford this but I think most engineers are if they are thoughtful about their finances. I'd highly recommend trying it out.
- thatfrenchguy 8y agoOr you know work less
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 8y agoThis is such an SV answer. Have a problem with work related stresses? Don't consider changing your relationship with work, take advantage of our new Personal Assistant as a Service platform!
- hhw3h 8y agoHaha I don't live in Silicon Valley. Assuming you're happy with your relationship with work and it's a healthy relationship, and you still don't have enough time, getting professional admin help from someone might help.
- photoguy112 8y agoIt makes total sense. If your time is worth way more than theirs (in terms of pay), why not outsource as much of your daily boring, time-consuming work to someone else?