Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Negotiators. We are also the trusted confidant, the informed advisor, the compassionate counselor and the ambassador!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. .” There were low times, too.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

As you are job hunting, think hard about if you want to temp, freelance, do contract work, temp-to-hire, or direct hire roles only and under which circumstance. Instead of saying no to an opportunity or believing you know something, ask for more information and details. Job hunt with focus.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The staffing agent asked if I was open to temp to perm, even though the position was for a full time EA, he feels the CEO may need time to see if it is a good fit. I have no idea how long "temp" is considered before they would offer the permanent position. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I admit I have no information about you, your department or company; I only have what you wrote in your question. However, if you know how valued you are and what unique things you bring to the table, it does mean there may be some room for negotiating. Paying dues is worth it for a reason.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Very informative and I spent hours reading your former posts. For any new readers, I will answer your entire email line by line and explain general information which may or may not apply to you, and give you some things to ponder. And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness.

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