A year ago, the idea of pursuing a full-time job while taking an active role as a mom to her toddler seemed impossible to Executive Assistant, Shine. Since joining Athena, she discovered she could actually do both without compromising herself, her relationship with her daughter, or her career. Long story short: Her dream life is now a reality.

“I always thought that you couldn’t be a mom and a career woman at the same time. Now, I finally have time to bond with my daughter. I think that’s really special,” says Shine. Aside from being more present at home, being an EA also opened the door for her to become financially independent.

Like Shine, many Athena EAs have seen their lives significantly changed in ways they could have not imagined. If you ask them, they’ll tell you that the recruitment and training process may be challenging, but in the long run, you will reap the rewards. After all, nothing worth having comes easy.

You, too, can change your life for the better. What exactly awaits you at Athena? We round up some of the fundamentals:

Making Time Matter

The perfect present you can give yourself is being present. With Athena’s 100% remote work setup, we can dedicate more moments to things that truly matter to us. And with daily commuting out of the equation, it becomes possible to handle time more efficiently and attend to both your work and personal life.

Our EAs are encouraged to negotiate their schedules with their clients. Ivan says this afforded him the opportunity to focus on family, friends, and self-care, “Life at Athena has become more holistic. I don’t spend the entire week just working and cramming as much enjoyment as possible on the weekends. Life has become more balanced and fun at Athena.”

Echoing Ivan’s sentiment, EA Migs shares, “I am at my healthiest state since joining Athena. Being here has enabled me to feel balanced.”

Travel and pursuing other hobbies can also easily fit into EAs’ schedules. Elle says, “Our family goes out of town as much as we can. Being able to be with them or join family events is enabled by Athena. I have more time to do things that I am passionate about.”

Finding Your Purpose

Not too long ago, EA, Anj was stuck in a rut. In desperate need for growth, she was looking for a job that would “add value” to her life. A year later, she found her true calling as an Athena EA.

“I needed something to make me feel alive again, and Athena gave me that. I feel that this is what I’m meant to do – to create an impact on someone's life,” shares Anj. The best compliment she’s gotten from her client? “I can’t live without you.”

Like Anj, a sense of a bigger purpose is what constantly pushes EA Ivan to contribute to the growth of his client’s brand. “At Athena, having a long-term client really keeps me motivated. I can see directly what happens after I finish a task or an article,” shares Ivan about Athena’s 1:1 client-EA partnerships. “Before, I didn’t enjoy the short-term aspect of being a freelancer since I didn’t get to see my client’s business grow.”

Attesting to Ivan’s dedication to the role, his client raved about their partnership at Athena’s General Assembly in Boracay early this year. Ivan is grateful for Eric’s praises, saying, “It feels great that I have had such a big impact on my client’s life.”

Becoming an Employee of the Future

Athena’s culture of lifelong learning puts EAs on a path to continuous development. We equip them with soft and hard skills that make them globally competitive. As a result, they develop confidence and a growth mindset, preparing them for the big shifts in the future of the workplace.

Depending on their clients’ needs, our EAs may be required to learn a wide variety of competencies and dabble in previously unfamiliar fields. These may include social media management, payroll management, cryptocurrency, event planning, SEO optimization, podcast production, and many more. The EA role is extremely dynamic, requiring strategic thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, resourcefulness, and delegation skills.

“Blessed” is how EA LJ would describe her life right now. “Athena gave me this opportunity to realize that I have more to offer. Athena gave me my voice, my confidence, and the realization that I can actually live my life the way I want it to be lived.”

Like our Athena EAs, you too can transform your life however you want it and make time for the things that truly matter to you.

Are you ready to make that change for yourself? Join our growing team in 2023. Check out our job openings here.