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Fight or Flight? Dealing with a Difficult Colleague!

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By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? I have been in these types of jobs a few times in the past and let me tell you, it’s no laughing matter.

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Work From Home? Want to be More Productive?

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Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. Easily recording the time spent on each task.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

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If they prompt you to get it done right away (if this is not your immediate supervisor), make sure to let your manager know. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive!

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Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

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Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues

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Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? At times, I would think to myself, “If I could only talk to them.&# Over time, you will get the hang of dealing with difficult people and will become easier and easier each time. or “I wish I could quit!

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The importance of having someone to talk to

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The problem that sometimes occurs with sharing with current co-workers is it can turn into office gossip. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. This is where a strong assistant team is nice to have.

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