Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Learn the value of compound interest and each paycheck pay yourself to your savings accounts as much as you can, typically 10-35 per cent of your paycheck.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. When you’re ready to have the negotiation conversation, frame your prepared research in a way that makes it easy to see why you deserve the increased pay.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you.

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