Environment Learning Postal Service UPS 
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2007
There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Dont feel that you are not doing your job.
Professional Assistant Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
It’s considered a more family friendly environment. You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You don’t want to end up looking for another job. You get to have more one-on-one contact with your clients.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Laughing all the Way to Work
OCTOBER 31, 2009
He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. " Warning!
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 20, 2010
It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.
Laughing all the Way to Work
APRIL 5, 2010
He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 1, 2010
I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions. Lunch n learns are also a good way to learn from each other. Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content