Beware of Gie Ann Villadelgado, OM of Rafiki Virtual Staffing

If you’re considering applying to Rafiki Virtual Staffing as a VA or joining their team, mag ingat kayo sa OM nila na si Gie Ann Villadelgado. Bakit? May mga issues na nai-raise ng team na pwedeng makaapekto sa work experience niyo at career growth.

Nag e-edit siya ng TD logs niya, nagde-delete siya ng screenshots tapos ine-edit niya work hours niya. Unfair to at nakakababa ng tiwala sa sistema. She facilitated training sessions in Filipino and made offensive remarks na parang “ibebenta ang trainees sa clients tulad ng prostitute.” Tinatawag din niya mga VAs na “idiots” at “brainless,” at wala daw siyang pakialam kung mawalan sila ng trabaho. She has mentioned that company-provided funds were used to purchase her personal car. Madalas din niyang inaasa mga tasks niya sa management team while busy siya sa mga personal activities niya like pagluluto, paglilinis, at pagd-drive while on shift. She also often uses profanity, referring to team members with offensive language like “mother f*cker,” creating a hostile work environment. Yung mga training materials at SOP na binigay niya sa Rafiki e galing sa previous agency niya. Inedit niya lang with minimal changes to branding. Credit grabber din siya at di marunong mag appreciate ng mga tao niya. Hindi niya rin nireresolve mga complaint ng clients, sinisisi niya sa mga tao niya. Mas concern siya sa sweldo niya. Reviews and comments from former colleagues and clients describe her as manipulative, controlling, and lacking empathy. This feedback aligns with the experiences shared by CURRENT and FORMER team members. Napost na rin siya multiple times sa mga VA Groups. Tapos yung client gusto niya mag increase ng rate sa mga VA pero sinabi niya na mataas na daw ang $3.5 per hour dito sa Pinas, like WTF? Yung mga di nag-aagree sa kanya and yung mga pumupuna sa attitude niya, ayun tinerminate niya contracts and di binibigay yung last pay. Sinasabi niya "bahala sila maghabol."

Why am I sharing this? If you’re an aspiring VA or planning to work with Rafiki Virtual Staffing, it’s crucial to be informed about the management dynamics within the company. A toxic work environment, poor leadership, and unethical practices can significantly affect your job satisfaction and career growth. I hope this post helps you make an informed decision. Always do thorough research and ask about company culture and leadership during interviews. Prioritize your well-being in the workplace.