Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.
Professional Assistant Blog
AUGUST 28, 2007
Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?
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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
DECEMBER 13, 2010
In all emails with other assistants we started referring to our bosses by initials only. LOL I don’t divulge because I don’t have any and it’s not good to gossip. Having on-going open discussions as soon as you come aboard helps navigate your role better and negotiate appropriately during your annual review. Is he there?”)
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MAY 10, 2012
If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. Tread carefully and speak humbly when you negotiate. Other people would probably much rather find a new job immediately while not burning bridges or gossiping about it.
Success
AUGUST 3, 2021
Twos are sometimes referred to as the office “mom” or “dad” because of their warm dispositions and tendency to know what’s going on in everyone’s personal lives. Ideal work environment: Interpersonal sharing is valued Productivity-boosting tip: Set boundaries Productivity-busting habit to watch out for: Gossip. Type Two: The Helper.
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