Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 17, 2012
People didn’t hesitate to plop themselves down at her desk—even when she was on the phone or heads down working. Aside from in-person interruptions, we’re constantly bombarded with IMs, phone calls, emails and so much more. Set your phone to go straight to voicemail. They stopped by casually on their way to the restroom.
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Professional Assistant Blog
AUGUST 28, 2007
Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?
Productivity Bits
MARCH 9, 2011
Most smart phones have built-in voice recorder. Make your car a mini-extension of your office or cubicle. When nagging deadlines confront you head on, learn to negotiate. Negotiate deadlines if possible to give yourself more time to finish your tasks or project. Jot down notes on stop lights. Use Technology To Automate.
Success
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. They say no to cubicle lunches, four-minute book summaries, “multitasking” (whatever the heck that means) and monochrome, microwave dinners. If your Facebook ads aren’t delivering the ROI you expect, read this book to find out why.
On The Job
JANUARY 12, 2010
Don’t plan on keeping up with your career completely while on maternity leave – just checking in via phone or e-mail once a day may be all you can handle. “I If you are working at your peak, your value to your employer will probably be higher than most others when you are pregnant, giving you the leeway to negotiate a flexible work schedule.
Success
AUGUST 10, 2021
Lack of focus : Our coach seems to be trying to do too much—generating leads by phone, email and Instagram. You decide that: Covering your $1,800 monthly mortgage is non-negotiable; you love your home. Option 4 : Sticking to the cubicle until your business income matches your salary means your lifestyle wouldn’t suffer at all.
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