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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Taking stock

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The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Have a great summer everyone and enjoy your holidays when they come. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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We don't know what we don't know

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I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

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EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

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EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. That's a great point, Patricia.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.