Belay is Pricing Themselves Out of the Market - Executive Assistant BELAY Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2025
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Pros

True work from home work.

Cons

Pay is low/capped. Belay sends out emails from accounting advising clients that their rate is going up 1% without even telling their VA's so they can advise their clients. If you have a very self-sufficient client or VA that doesn't need any hand holding Belay is definitely making bank off the VA's back. 70/30 split in favor of Belay is very unfair if you have a client that hasn't even been in touch with their CSC in over 4 years. Sending out increase invoices when the client doesn't "need" any of Belay's services feels like a money grab to both the client and the VA since this isn't even split with the VA. Belay's prices for clients are becoming too high. They can place an ad on Indeed or go to a competitor that offers the same services or more for less.

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BELAY Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for the many years you’ve invested in serving clients through BELAY. We deeply value the commitment and consistency of contractors who have helped build and sustain this work over time. We’re glad to hear that the flexibility and true work-from-home model continue to be meaningful benefits. At the same time, we hear the concerns around pay caps, rate increases, and how value is experienced—particularly in long-standing, highly self-sufficient client relationships. Your feedback highlights an important tension that exists in scaling a high-touch, relationship-driven service while also supporting the systems that make remote work reliable and sustainable. In addition to placement, BELAY handles client acquisition, matching, and onboarding, along with backend administration such as contracts, invoicing, collections, and ongoing client support. These services are designed to allow contractors to focus on the work they do best, without the need to market themselves, manage billing, or navigate client logistics independently. Even when day-to-day support may feel minimal in stable relationships, the infrastructure and advocacy remain in place should needs shift on either side. That said, we recognize the importance of clear and timely communication—especially around rate adjustments—and your feedback regarding transparency is well taken. Thank you again for your faithfulness, your professionalism, and your willingness to share candid feedback. Voices like yours help shape how we grow, improve, and serve both contractors and clients with greater clarity and care. We encourage you to connect directly with your Talent Specialist regarding your pay rate and any other areas of feedback you have. Warmly, The BELAY Team

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Cons

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Remote Home Office Opportunity to support clients Friendly coworkers who genuinely want to help one another

Cons

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BELAY Response
1d
Thank you for taking the time to share a reflection on your experience as a Client Success Consultant. We’re grateful for the years you invested in serving clients and supporting your teammates, and we appreciate the care you clearly still have for the people and the work. We take your feedback seriously, particularly around managerial support, support tickets and onboarding. The CSC role sits at the center of the client and contractor experience, and we recognize that carrying a large portfolio and navigating complex situations can be taxing without the right level of support and resourcing. Your comments reinforce the importance of ensuring our teams feel equipped, heard, and supported in the work they do every day. Your observations about leadership priorities and goals are important as well. As we continue to evolve as an organization, we are actively evaluating how we create clearer pathways for advancement, strengthen leadership stability, and ensure compensation and career progression remain competitive and sustainable. Thank you again for sharing your perspective with such honesty and professionalism. We’re grateful for the contributions you made during your time with BELAY and wish you continued success in your career and the next season ahead. Warmly, The BELAY Team
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