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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues? It’s because they trust you.

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The myth of transitioning

Virtual Moxie

Keep your current job, change your lifestyle, put away the money you save until you have some reserves Usually this involves moving to someplace less expensive (I've known people to sell their houses!) And it worked wonderfully well for her. cutting way back on what you spend, living on a tight budget, etc. Quit your job.

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