Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

That definitely can be a challenge. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized.

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APRIL 8, 2009

If so, what would you recommend in terms of training (university not included/possible). Yes, yes and yes, but I would definitely recommend college or business school as it gives you the edge. It is great training for the office environment, no matter what field you end up in. considering taking Office Administration.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. I can only guess when I might get it. I would prefer they say you will have it by March 4th. That I can track. Dates are important.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

It will definitely be added to My Favourites on the side bar of the blog under Spelling. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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MAY 10, 2009

Many times the administrative assistant position is a good way into an organization and what a great training ground to know an organizations inner workings than in this profession. I think many university students are seeing the value in having this kind of training. So much is expected of executives these days.

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MAY 9, 2010

As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I have found this practice to pay off big just when you need it!

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

There comes a time when companies need to pony up the money and either pay for your training or pay for a professional instead of heaving everything off on the admin because theyre cheap. In my current role I cant take someones blood pressure and in my previous role, often times they wanted to be a Lotus Notes developer. Good point Sabrina.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Under My Favourites, I have added a Meeting section with some useful sites and combined many of my travel related links under one title simply called Travel. I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

If you keep telling yourself you cant do it, then of course you wont be able to, but if you say I dont know if I can, but I am going to try anyway, or I know I can do that because it was what I was trained for and then go ahead and do it, it will open all kinds of doors for you. (Or This is the time you need a lot of positive self talk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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APRIL 17, 2010

Not having to frantically look for things all the time will definitely help you. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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MAY 10, 2009

I am hooked already and this will definitely go into my Favourites under 411 Look up as well as on speed dial on my cell, home and work phone. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. Oh yeah, did I mention, its free.Try it, youll like it!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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JANUARY 31, 2009

Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

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APRIL 22, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Some things I will definitely do before I leave is turn my Out of Office Assistant on in my e-mail account. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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APRIL 5, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Training On-line 10 Things = Frustration "Mom, I'm sick!" I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Provide a contact number.

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AUGUST 15, 2009

There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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MARCH 20, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Years ago, when I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), I took a training course on a Telex machine. Again, when I worked at the RCMP, I went on a training course for a machine to do criminal record checks. Definitely not like the CSI shows of today. Good thing I checked.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Your point about confirming the supervisor's definition of administrative support is so important! I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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