Why I Do Not Recommend Being a Pinterest VA

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people getting excited about becoming a Pinterest VA. On the surface, it looks appealing, design pins, schedule them, and get paid.

It seems simple, flexible, and maybe even fun. But here’s the truth from my experience: being a Pinterest VA is not as fun as it sounds.

It is remote work and it does give you the freedom from anywhere you want but it has some serious limitations long term.

Yes, it can be useful for part-time work or making some extra cash, but if you’re thinking of relying on it as a stable career, you need to think twice and here are a few reasons.

1. Low Pay for Limited Work

The reality is, Pinterest VA work is usually not highly paid. Most clients expect you to design pins, schedule content, and write descriptions, but because the skills required are considered basic, the pay reflects that.

You might find yourself juggling multiple clients to make a decent income, and even then, it’s unlikely to be life-changing.

The problem is not the work itself but it’s the way the market values it. The tasks are simple enough that almost anyone can learn them quickly, which keeps rates low and I hated that happening where new talent could replace me for cheap and that is why I strongly believe it is not for long term growth.

2. You Don’t Get to Use Your Own Strategy

One of the biggest downsides, in my opinion, is that you rarely get to use your own Pinterest strategy.

As a VA, you are executing someone else’s plan and you’re not testing your ideas, running experiments, or discovering what actually works.

This becomes a major problem especially if you want to grow as a Pinterest professional and build a portfolio.

. You won’t have results you can truly claim as your own. If a future client or employer asks for proof of your Pinterest skills, you can only show what someone else dictated, not the strategies you created and tested yourself.

3. Easy to Replace

The skills needed to be a Pinterest VA, creating pins, scheduling them, basic SEO, are not difficult to learn. While that makes it easy to start, it also makes you extremely replaceable.

I’ve seen people get dropped by clients almost overnight because someone offered the same work for cheaper.

When your role doesn’t require specialized expertise, job security is almost non-existent. It’s a harsh reality, but it’s true.

4. Limited Creativity

If you’re someone who loves experimenting and creating your own systems, being a Pinterest VA can feel frustratingly restrictive.

Most clients have strict brand guidelines, pin formats, and strategies they want you to follow. There’s very little room to innovate or test new ideas.

You end up more as an executor than a strategist. Over time, this can get repetitive and uninspiring, especially if you love learning and growing professionally.

5. Repetitive and Unfulfilling Work

Scheduling pins, designing graphics, and managing a few boards can get monotonous very quickly.

After a while, the work feels mechanical, you do it because it has to be done, not because it challenges you or teaches you anything new.

If your goal is long-term growth, skill development, or making a name for yourself in the Pinterest space, being a VA isn’t going to fulfill that.

You’re essentially maintaining accounts rather than growing them strategically.

6. Good for Part-Time or Extra Cash

That said, I do see a place for Pinterest VA work, it’s fine for part-time gigs or earning some extra cash.

If you just want to make money on the side without worrying about building your own business, it can work.

But here’s the thing: you cannot depend on this work as your main income or long-term career. The pay is low, the work is simple, and clients can replace you easily. If your goal is stability, growth, and independence, this is not the route to take.

7. Better Alternatives

If you want to truly grow as a Pinterest professional, I recommend managing full Pinterest accounts instead of just being a VA. Full account management means you get to:

• Build and implement your own strategies
• Run experiments to see what works best
• Show real results that you can claim as your own
• Charge higher rates because your work is specialized

You learn, grow, and create a portfolio that demonstrates your skills. Plus, you gain the satisfaction of seeing real growth, not just maintaining someone else’s account.

Final Thoughts

Being a Pinterest VA is fine if your goal is a flexible, part-time gig or a way to earn extra cash. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s a career you can depend on.

The work is easy to learn, easy to replace, and the pay is low.

If you want long-term growth, independence, and the ability to showcase your skills, focus on full account management or building your own Pinterest business.

That’s where the real opportunities, learning, and satisfaction lie.