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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

Laughing all the Way to Work

I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. My all-time favourite however is colleague. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

With references like these how can I lose? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie.

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it! 23, 1 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca