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MARCH 16, 2023
But after my husband, a medical resident, began working 70-hour weeks (including many overnight shifts), I began growing lonely. I try to schedule lunch or coffee with a friend once a week in order to have a little socialization on my calendar. By 2 p.m., A self-professed introvert, I don’t mind spending time alone.
Ideas.Ted
JULY 8, 2021
After more than 2,500 workers moved to a 35- or 36-hour workweek and declared themselves happier, healthier and less stressed, the country is now moving to make this an option for the majority of its workforce. No company just lopped a day off their calendar. Instead, they had to meaningfully redesign how they worked.
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. Does your boss have allergies, special diet needs, medications (like epinephrine for bee stings?), Are there favorites of anything your boss likes - their coffee, restaurants, cafeteria lunch food, etc?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JUNE 14, 2009
My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 19, 2009
Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier. Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 10, 2008
You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them.
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