Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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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? When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. How true that is!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. I find we are often very critical of ourselves and it often impacts how we behave or project ourselves. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

I had been working from morning to night on multiple projects at less than half my rates as a favour for a few friends. By the time I expensed medical, insurance, retirement etc, I barely broke even. “If I give you more projects, can I get a discounted hourly rate?&# Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© Be noticed.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 January, 2009 Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles. I am part of the project management office at my company and I hear the term roadblocks all the time. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Men With Pens

JULY 25, 2010

On Starting Projects- Finding a Balance Between Iteration &amp Planning Reply Marian Schembari ( @marianschembari ) July 26, 2010 at 4:24 am I’m with Joel – the term Thought Leader is actually a really stupid one. As for medical advice, there’s a huge minefield on the ‘net. Joel Falconer´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

Originally posted at The Web Squeeze Just in case you didnt read the book on kicking your sleep problems to the curb or need some extra help smashing those insomniac habits, check out A Good Nights Sleep by the serious pros over at Harvard Medical School. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. Bank it up!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 23, 2010

Answer: I am someone who gives 110% to every project. I’ve worked with many professional service firms – think accountants, medical practices, and lawyers. What we get often sounds more like this: Question: What kind of person are you? Easygoing, professional, casual, authoritative, fun, devoted, covered in bees?

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