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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. If you don't qualify for insurance on your own or lose your job - there is COBRA, your work's insurance plan, or your spouse's. Do a great job. So the short answer is yes.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've worked for him for 2 years, and recently I learned his boss is being replaced. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor. This person is not bringing their assistant, and I've learned they will get the assistant to her predecessor.” This is a bad idea!

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. So I read a lot about happiness, job hunting, and a meaningful life.

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Answering Reader Mail: Seek Greener Pastures or Stay Put?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I am very happy with my position, responsibilities, opportunity for learning and the support from all my colleagues and managers, but there is always the idea of greener pastures and higher salaries lingering in the back of my mind. Will you constantly review your job and life every 3 months when a new opportunity comes up?

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