Pros
- Above average salary for specialized virtual assistants - 100% remote work - No income tax. They're not a registered company in many countries where they have employees, so you get to keep everything you earn.
Cons
- Uncompetitive pay for general virtual assistants and other roles. - No benefits. Since they're not a registered company, they're not obligated to give benefits to non-US employees. It's an unfair and ungrateful practice since most employees are from the Philippines, India, and Mexico and are critical in business operations. Without them, the company wouldn't even be profiting. - Doesn't give a company laptop/device and software. They expect you to buy tools, software, hardware, and materials necessary for the job out of pocket. - No work, no pay scheme. You don't have any paid vacation or sick days. - Employee policies are too strict! For example, you need to submit notice 10 days in advance if taking a vacation or sickness. This is fine for vacation notice, but it's terrible if you suddenly get sick! I had to force myself to go to work when I had the flu. - Little to no room for growth and professional advancement. The company is an ideal place for fresh graduates or people looking to get first-time experience in virtual assisting. But if you're already in mid-senior roles or have 3+ years of working experience, Wing doesn't offer anything substantial other than drudge work. - Onboarding and training are too fast. Most new employees come in overwhelmed and bombarded with too much information. - You'll be stuck and on the losing end if you've been assigned a bad client. Some clients are rude, exploitative, or have unrealistic expectations. Wing gives you little to no help in managing or solving the situation. - Company is disorganized. - Work environment can be toxic, depending on your colleagues and which team you're assigned. Captains and supervisors play favorites. - Pay is often late.