Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

”) and the on-site training seminars. I walked out of an interview with the CEO of a major biomedical company because he didn’t believe in investing in admins. Despite being offered a six-figure salary, I politely declined. Because being respected and valued at work is more important than a high salary.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! It was quick wasn’t it!? Employment opportunities and salary. Do support your local networking group if you have one, if you don’t… well you should think about starting your own!

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? Don’t allow yourself to become them. Remember that you want to be the bigger person and don’t sink to their level. Don’t let your work performance suffer. Practice, practice, practice!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

We work tirelessly to put up good content that people can use to improve their income, and we don’t get paid a penny for it. These aren’t your average 15-minute fire-offs, folks, no matter how fast Taylor and I can type. Who said it was smart to give a one-hour free seminar, speech or workshop almost every single day?

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