On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

Being a manager can be rewarding and could be key to your garnering a better salary and more opportunities. As the economy begins to improve, chances for promotions into the managerial ranks are expected to increase. He also suggests it's a good idea to find a more senior manager to serve as a mentor or to lead a project at work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

However, even after taking many classes on the various programs I still haven’t gotten any new tasks. I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Or they will say they want people to be in the training program or how previous assistants have gotten promoted after a couple of years if they were the right fit. There are those bosses that will promote you and help you out as much as possible. There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I have taken several courses and classes. Yes, I have taken job-specific software classes, classes to learn organizational and people skills, and took computer certification classes which I was not aware I needed coming right out of high school. No, but know of a friend who had no degree and got offered a lower salary.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. I have no idea what salary you make, but whatever it is, it must be above the norm or at least a lot considering how little work you do.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Jeanne Achille also was disappointed with the hiring of a recent college hire, promoted by a university professor as a “superstar” and fired after three weeks when it was discovered she spent hours online at work visiting a dating site. Perhaps the newly hired employee should be mentored a bit more by his/her boss.

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