Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. Whether they had or hadn`t I was never sure, but I know today that offices do fundraise for charities and workers are happy to participate.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. I travel far to try and find a full-serve station, but they are becoming extinct. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JUNE 19, 2009

Received equipment, signed up for his new insurance program (yeah!), I didn’t cry when he left two hours earlier, but when I saw that helmet, I had a mom moment (tears). RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. had a physical and a workout. Then checked into hotel until tomorrow’s departure to Orem.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. There is a colour for travel, business, personal, etc.,

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Sure, someone might stumble on the post in a year and leave a comment, reminding you that it exists, but for the most part, if that post isn’t on the Recent Posts list in your sidebar, it’s as good as gone. Our blog archives are our history, in more ways than just which post went up on that day. I have it hung on my wall.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Granddaughter was coming over after school, and I didn’t feel like working in the office, so grabbed 5 skeins of yarn that I LOVE but whose color has never been right for me, and we changed them into something softer and more subtle using just the crock pot, vinegar and some inexpensive food coloring. Today I dyed!&# Loose Ends.

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JANUARY 25, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Taking Care of Each Other Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Travel These times provide lots of opportunities for extending simple kindnesses, and taking care of “our chother,&# as my children called it when they were tiny. Loose Ends.

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JUNE 7, 2009

In Arizona, we’re gearing up for a late summer meeting for Virtual Assistants. This will be our first-ever overnight retreat (though spending the night isn’t mandatory), and it’s planned for a hotel in north central Phoenix. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. It is also amazing how much we pick up from our co-workers during the day.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 28, 2009

If you’re a female executive, add that other balancing act, appropriate assertiveness versus perceived bitchiness, and you may find your carefully honed professionalism isn’t cutting it. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. If you’re an athlete, you’re expected to have that and more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 30, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Time for another NAVA meetup Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:04 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources Do you meet up with your colleagues regularly? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. In Prescott, Tara Fort of Versatility4U!

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MARCH 30, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Time for another NAVA meetup Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:04 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources Do you meet up with your colleagues regularly? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. In Prescott, Tara Fort of Versatility4U!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. By the same token, I appreciate it when someone lets me know by when they will have something for me and if they can’t have it done by that date, then I like it when they get back to me to say when I can expect it. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. Lets enjoy our day together.© I find the same thing at work. no tickets. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. A good tip if you flub up your voicemail is to press # and it should give you prompts to get out of it. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! Thanks Patricia!

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

During my recent sojourn in Chicago, I got a glimpse of the Chicago blogging scene with Mr_Electrico , aka Driftglass ( warning : Driftglass’ blog is R-rated and politically progressive, so don’t go there if that’s not your cup of tea). It made sense to use our connectivity productively during that kind of gathering.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Sometimes I need to do a job, but I can’t move forward until I get an answer from someone else. So how do you word your follow-up e-mail so as not to come across as impatient? Put it in your Outlook Tasks with a reminder to follow up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. at the bottom and moved the My Favourites up so it would be convenient for your use. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Loosely Speaking

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The convenience and relative newness of virtual meeting spaces is the reason that the protocols aren’t yet firmly in place. Most of us still get out and about occasionally, and it’s pleasant to spend some time in the company of colleagues now that our lives aren’t filled with such events. Thanks for your post.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! What a blast the last two weeks have been, but I dont think I could have taken any more late nights staying up to watch the Olympics in Eastern Standard Time. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. but I admit.I'm

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. Lets enjoy our day together.© That is pretty dedicated.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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OCTOBER 25, 2008

Originally used for my granddaughter Tessa’s first baby blanket and sweater, made four years ago, the yarn band is, alas, long gone, so I don’t know its name or recommended gauge. I have made this once, previously, and it knits up quickly, in just a few hours. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. Lets enjoy our day together.© How true that is! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 16, 2009

If you reside in Northern Arizona and your VA practice meets the * criteria listed below, then you won’t want to miss this local meet-up of seasoned professionals. Other things to know: There is no cost to attend and you don’t actually have to live in Northern Arizona to participate, if you plan to be in the area.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Any of these is perfect to pick up while I watch the pollen blow around outside my window. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Springtime also heralds the start of allergy season, and this means more time spent indoors than I would like. But right now is a moment to stop and savor. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I was fortunate enough to be successful enough at that while I was in college that it didn’t necessitate me getting a real or conventional job once I graduated. And I also played a lot of live stops, traveling to places like Europe and the World Series of Poker in Vegas. I ended up quitting the game earlier than I had planned.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. She could have cleaned the whole house in the time it took her to get her room tidied up. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. When I look at them however, I see someone who really knows their job and I know they could do it if only they would forget about what they can’t do and concentrate on what they can do. Don’t let self doubt take over.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. I started this blog to share the knowledge I had picked up over the years either from other administrative assistants, my bosses or from trial and error. I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office.

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