Pros
I've worked at CVA for almost 9 years. I started as a contractor and worked more internally before working my way up the VA side of the company and being a TL. The company has really changed over the last couple of years and for the better. Some of the pros are your generally work at home pro's: Work from home, no commute, etc. I've worked for three "at home" companies and I can say at this time, CVA is by far the best. I have the ability to work from home and be a bit flexible (I do work full time, so I need to be here the majority of the day) but I also can make dr appt runs, school parties, field trips, etc. I have people to talk to! I've worked at home jobs where I'm isolated all day and even for those who think they don't like the general public and are an introvert that can be lonely! We communicate via an internal system and email, etc. Once you've become a VA with clients (yes, it will take some effort) you have more consistent hours and work. I've been with CVA through the bad management years, the "mean girls" that have been mentioned in other reviews, and have seen the company come out the other side. I feel supported now when I couldn't say that a few years ago and am glad I stuck it out and saw that those few people weren't what CVA was really about. With a core team of great managers, HR staff who LISTENS, and management who really care about the team, our clients, and the success of the company, it's really turned around. When I came to CVA 9 years ago I didn't even really know what a VA was, but have learned so much and it's due to the solid training that the company provides.
Cons
There is a training period but it's a short window and once you've completed it, you'll be getting work. You do need to put in the effort to get the work- checking in with the team etc. The meetings that are mentioned are only once a month and are training for you to learn from, so it's a win, even if the hour is unpaid.