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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. 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. 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.