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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Bookkeepers.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Would hate to pass up this leadership opportunity if it could mean progression for me in the future. Why do I bring this up? EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Thanks, Anonymous please!”

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. Right now I just put things on his calendar and order food. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time.