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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've heard of EAs who are promoted to Operations or Facilities roles later on in their careers but at this point, I am playing both roles. The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues?

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. Reduce the stress and annoying things in your life to maximize your happiness. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to.