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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

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. International Speaker / Author / Chief Executive Assistant. I said, “Mr. Project Coordinators.

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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! 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. They write. “Hi Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so!