On The Job

JANUARY 3, 2013

They see their managers deal with the stress of their own bosses, motivating workers who don't care about their jobs and putting up with angry customers who call their mothers unflattering names. Being a manager can be rewarding and could be key to your garnering a better salary and more opportunities. But hold on.

Skills 100

Skills OfficeTeam Confidence Salary 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. Here are a few keys points from my session and a copy of the slides ( slides can be viewed here for those reading this by email ).

Networking 100

Networking Suppliers Confidence Training 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The cost of the average meeting, including salaries, expenses, and opportunity costs is estimated at $5000. As a pioneer in the field of work-life balance education, Jim’s expertise extends to additional developmental programs, including a leadership training program and stress and time management training.

Agenda 100

Agenda Calendars Training 2013 100

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The cost of the average meeting, including salaries, expenses, and opportunity costs is estimated at $5000. As a pioneer in the field of work-life balance education, Jim’s expertise extends to additional developmental programs, including a leadership training program and stress and time management training.

Agenda 100

Agenda Calendars AT&T 2013 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have heard of EAs working for successful international corporations and earning a very large salary. If you’ve decided you want to be an EA or have a career that leads to a great salary, it all starts with growth. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

Temping 40

Temping 2012 Salary Job Hunting 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

As I mentioned, I'm interviewing for a very high profile position next week for a Chairman of a major international company. I do worry if you will get constant raises, bonuses, or title changes to show you’ve progressed if your boss is so terrible he will badmouth your performance or not approve salary increases.

Interviewing 40

Interviewing Self Esteem Stress Salary 40

Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

What is the International Pilot Program? And these pilots, how do they work in terms of, is it, do the companies continue to pay workers the same salary, but they effectively drop a working day? To workplace stress and mental health. One in four in the UK of our staff have a mental health or workplace stress problem.

AT&T 246

AT&T Agenda Health Management 246

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes I have taken numerous courses to assist with my role both internal office courses and external professional courses. It wasn’t until I managed to prove myself in busy and stressful times that people treated me with a higher regard and bece more reliant on with – within and external to my team.

IAAP 100

IAAP Training AT&T Skills 100

Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

But on the other hand, I don’t have to deal with all the stresses free-lancers do. And my salary provides the means to allow me to enjoy many other aspects in life. Just that I get tired of the smug attitude of superiority, that implies that we cubicle-people are losers, we’re “afraid&# and not succeeding in life.

2009 40

2009 Cubicle AT&T Purchasing 40