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How to Handle Your Career Stress

On The Job

Or, you may have thought someone was pulling your leg to tell you that your Ivy League education would net you a 20-hour-a-week temp job with no benefits and have you living at home with your parents. All of us, in some form or another, have undergone great changes in our lives – sometimes because there was no other choice.

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Assistant Certifications: free webinar replay & handout

Office Dynamics

It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. With a subscription ($19.99

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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Plus, well-documented business systems are a useful tool for training someone new or for meeting regulatory compliance. Step Three: Train Others to Use It. Ensure that someone else has been properly trained and can demonstrate their proficiency. Know your goal first and then define the steps necessary to get there.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. If possible, train your boss to cc you whenever something needs to be handled and clue you in on conversations so you have somewhat of an idea of what is going on. You ask a very good question!

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It also costs a lot to hire someone else because finding the time to find the right person and training them is expensive in energy, manpower, resources, and money. So do some soul searching, thinking, and determine how much longer you can function with a 60 hour work week so you can form a game plan! It’s because they trust you.