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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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One positive effect of commuting I was missing was time away from my phone just listening to music, which was recharging for me,” Cuthbert says. I commuted by train from Connecticut to Manhattan—about an hour each way. We called ourselves the ‘Train Wrecks,’ and it was a blast,” she says. Ann Magnin, owner of Ann Magnin, Inc.,

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Hired as C Suite EA and role description reads like an Office Assistant – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

I was lucky enough (or so I was lead to believe) that the role I was hired for almost 2 yrs ago was for a fast-growing local company that within the next 3-5 yrs will have a complete C Suite overhaul of new leaders due to retirements. The c suite leader who hired me and I report to, I don’t do ANY work for.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I If it’s answering the phone, you should have a script. If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program.

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Live to 100: 4 Takeaways from the Netflix Docuseries to Help You Live Better and Longer

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We text, email and message instead of talking on the phone. Regarding exercise, I don’t think there’s anywhere in America where you cannot participate in strength training, aerobic conditioning, stretching and balance exercises,” he says, insisting that carving out movement time for 45 minutes a day is a must for everybody.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. You may need to make your own pension or retirement contributions from your salary if your employer is not contributing towards that. . This can translate into huge cost savings on your monthly train, bus, or car transport costs. .

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin! I’m JUST an admin.”

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What are You Doing to Help Vets?

On The Job

One of the biggest problems for veterans these days is finding a job in the private sector once they retire from the military. For example, many vets find that it's difficult to translate their military training and experience into language that civilian employers can understand.