Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. Still, worth repeating! Do a great job.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

This role included updating my Executive’s CV, keeping licenses current for my exec, helping with the immigration process (my exec wasn’t a citizen at the time), and my absolute favourite, figuring out how to get a lot of expensive furniture imported from Asia! In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . The lion’s share of our sales comes from email marketing , but very few blog readers (1%) subscribe. Adding pre-recorded content to our service lineup means passive, recurring revenue, with fewer expenses. and Australia.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 14, 2015

I have been getting your comments and emails. Third, I’ve been asked for advice a lot - from a family member about negotiating a salary and an employment contract, a friend on how to interview and prepare for a job, a loved one on how to make the better decision, and with 2 friends who are budding entrepreneurs, and a couple of others.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

In this economy, every price is negotiable. Back in time I build my factory in China at nearly zero cost – steal building, low salaries and no debt, in depressed market this is the way to survive and succeed. The key is to realize that you don’t need those expensive things or waste energy to look like a proper business.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

I will answer your questions by addressing your entire email and I will answer from two perspectives - 1) I used to and still sometimes work in a recruiting capacity and 2) as a job applicant and EA. I would ask how long the temp status was for, and negotiate a deal that makes sense for you to not have sick days, paid holidays, benefits, etc.

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