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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until heaven forbid, retirement. Did I know the difference between a board room or conference room set and a classroom set? But as it turns out, that’s exactly what I did. .

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Hacking Corporate: How to Create the Work Environment You Want

Productivityist

Try working in an empty office or conference room, or the downstairs lobby. If your boss doesn’t get it and objects, consider this the start of your negotiation. While working from home one afternoon, my Supervisor called to notify me of his retirement. In practice, this may mean you work from a location other than your cubicle.

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I'm back!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was calling it early retirement for lack of a better term. I gave them lots of notice and was going to 'semi-retire' in three months. I recall the HR Director saying to me that she thought I was semi-retiring and was only going to take a part-time job when I left. BTW, I am speaking at a conference in June in Florida.