Upwork and Fiverr are great for quick tasks.

They’re not great for long-term support.

You end up:

• paying 10–20% in platform fees
• re-hiring constantly
• dealing with inconsistent quality

If you’re looking for longer term remote talent, there are better options:

1. Post on job boards (e.g. remotework.ph, indeed) More control, but you handle sourcing and screening.

2. Find people through communities (Reddit, etc.) Works well for technical or niche tasks, but takes time.

3. Have someone find the right virtual assistant for you Skip the marketplaces entirely. Get matched fast based on your actual needs.

I help connect businesses with remote assistants (starting ~$1.55/hr), depending on the work.

If you’re planning to hire, it’s worth considering alternatives before defaulting to marketplaces.