On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. Don’t appear to “dither and dally,” suffering from what he calls “analysis paralysis.” I really appreciate the "analysis paralysis" idea. Let's hope 2010 lets us all shake off analysis paralysis!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

You care less, you’re easily annoyed, you start to do a cost-benefit analysis, you feel resentful, and you feel short changed. The point is to assist them but not just pick up their drying cleaning and walk their dog, but to manage their life and schedule as close to a regular EA job. Almost every job has an admin element to it.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. I am bilingual and have experience in financial analysis/reporting and database management. Translation: Soft skills trump hard skills any day.

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