Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Here are some virtual assistant sites that have inspired me: [link] [link] [link] [link] Baby boomers are retiring, but are we ready to not work? Baby boomers, of which I am one, are retiring in droves it seems. At the organization I work for it seemed for a time there was an announcement of someone's retirement every week.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Be prepared to highlight skills and experience related to the specific position’s requirements.

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Success

OCTOBER 16, 2022

I was traveling on business and planning to open a new franchise in the area, I said. As a Black professional, he had been through his own set of uncomfortable interactions traveling on business and was all too familiar with the array of characters you meet and the variety of tactics used to wiggle out of uncomfortable environments.

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A Great Day's Work

JANUARY 12, 2020

My parents retired nearly two decades ago. Since retirement, they have had their share of health-related issues. Over the years, my sisters and I have traveled from out-of-town and out-of-state to lend a helping hand to assist our parents. This knowledge and these skills are so helpful both at work and at home.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

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! Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Expert Travel Agents. Change Agents.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

In an informal poll, we asked friends, family members and neighbors the same question, and the results were unanimous: A retired accountant: yes. People who are high in openness might enjoy traveling to new places, eating foods they’ve never eaten before and discussing ideas they’re unfamiliar with,” says Marie Forgeard, Ph.D.,

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

MARCH 21, 2024

Emily Dickens on taking charge of your career Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Secretary, SHRM Concentrate on building competitive skills, nurturing personal and professional relationships, and taking responsibility for your choices outside work, to make you less dependent on others for your success at work.

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Although Batts is still based in Detroit and Bush makes her home in Los Angeles, they make time for one another and travel often to see one another, even if, on days like today, there’s also a nosy reporter, a photographer and a legion of stylists in the room. “I (It would also be a mean name for a no-nonsense law firm.)

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. It’s bringing people together to learn new skills.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel. We’re a big traveling family. Is that one of the places you’ve traveled? So right out of college, I actually worked as kind of an assistant in a medical office, then I actually was fortunate enough to get a role with pilot travel centers in the Knoxville area.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until heaven forbid, retirement. I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

And now match this with your skills and interests: Analyse your skills – what they are, and which ones you want to develop. As you begin to build a clearer picture of what’s important to you, and what your skills and aspirations are, you can start to apply this to your job search. The businesses that need your skills.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle. Technology really does touch every part of our role in 2014, particularly when it comes to arranging travel for our assistants.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2013

My father retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of active duty. After that, he spent 18 years as a commercial airline pilot and retired as a Boeing 737 Captain. So you can imagine that retirement created a little bit of a stir for my father. Hone your skills. And ya know what? When you’re at work, be at work.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Small Business Recession Not Over | Main | Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement » September 29, 2010 The Future Job Thats Here Today I've been a regular reader of Popular Science since junior high and have always enjoyed their visions of the future. 

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On The Job

OCTOBER 15, 2007

They are committed to helping others, and want to make sure they have time to do the things in their private life they love doing, such as traveling, or spending time with family and friends. AARP found that 69 percent of people age 45 to 74 are working, or planning to work, in some capacity after retirement. Why the change?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. Young Generation.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Joan first focused on the five components of Adminology’s Formula for success: past/present, skill set, optimization and the future. I know she does not know but needs to learn this skill in order to succeed every day.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries. Young Generation.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Good to see that people are still spending money on one of their greatest aasets though - their skills, education and knowledge. Posted by: MS Small Businesses | August 28, 2010 at 10:50 PM It is good that inspite of the recession people are investing time and money to enhance their academic skills. Regards, David. Posted by: Jeff.R.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

  Technology firms looking for skilled labor and low costs are also starting to thrive in places like Fargo.  .  Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

"  She is also known as a tough, demanding and skilled manager who did an impressive job as CEO at Autodesk prior to talking over Yahoo. .  For those not familiar with Bartz, she is famous for being outspoken and for her use of "colorful metaphors."  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 17, 2010

what once was a skilled labor is changing in dynamics, so it requires schooling, etc. And those employees with old job skills are out of it. Posted by: GirlOpinion | August 17, 2010 at 03:37 AM I think we are seeing a shift in business which adds to the problem. because the position is gone. Having trouble reading this image?

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Melissa Peoples

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Below this, add short segments listing your skills and abilities, then your professional experience for the past 10 years, then your education and accolades, limiting the entire resume to no more than two pages total. I didn't love kow-towing to the age haters, but I also need to work, and let's face it, I am nowhere near ready to retire!

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 18, 2009

She certainly has “mad skills&# compared to the other kiddos. I love, love, love my 5-year-old loan-free Tundra, but my personal energy efficiency czar (also known as my husband) is leaning on me to purchase a Prius. She hit all 3 times at bat.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

Despite this, I get the feeling that convincing employers of my suitability for an executive assistant job is not going to be an easy task - in a competitive job market, employers don't want to hear about skills as much as they want to hear about experience in the field. 1) Do you have the admin skills to be an EA? Thanks very much!”

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

There is a lot of movement within the center with customer care professionals from one area moving to another to develop skills across a variety of disciplines. It’s why we “hire for the will and train them for the skill.” The messaging might say this particular customer travels extensively.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

The CEO I was working for at the time was very busy and my meeting scheduling skills were put to the test. He was also an international traveler so I had to learn everything about time zones, flights and everything in between when your boss travels to a foreign country. And travel he did.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. 4) The previous assistant does not want to lose any important benefits/tenure/seniority at the previous company whether they be retirement savings, vacation accrual rate, or misc perks they would lose. Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. This is a bad idea!

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 16, 2010

An entrepreneur and paramedic she retired from a Multi-Million dollar business and give up a 6-figure salary to have more Time and Freedom! Makenzie Reply 3 Eduard @ People Skills Decoded May 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm Asking a lot of questions seems to be my strong point. Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog. Well, I dont.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Others could no longer afford to retire. Demonstrate your leadership skills. I would like “secretary” to be a retired title that just goes away. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. What’s in a name? Or are you getting a paycheck?

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The skills and attributes necessary to be successful as a Strategic Partner. – How do you help Executives understand how you can serve them as a Strategic Partner? . “You may still have to do travel and expense reports, but you should look at everything from a larger mindset, a wider scope,” she says. BE A MIND READER.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Why Women Win Arguments and Men Don’t Reply 7 dragos October 19, 2010 at 9:58 am Thanks for being around (I stopped the other comments that Akismet accidentally identified as spam, hope it’s ok) Reply 8 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills October 18, 2010 at 8:06 pm Greetings Dragos, you covered this subject in such a well rounded way.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I also include my personal business card with my name, cell number, email address, and city, state, and USA printed on it since I do travel overseas sometimes. It could be that you are good at organizing, or have a lot of ideas, or have good visual design skills, or are very nice, or funny, or know a lot about Photoshop.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Once you’ve developed this skill (and it’s a skill, like everything else, not an unchangeable inborn trait), your life will become much saner and you will be much happier. As I  wrote about here , learning to think positive was the skill that turned my life around.   Retire early.   Practice compassion.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

In 1999 I was still office based, traveled from one of our offices around the world to the next and was rarely home. I would encourage Joshua and everyone else working from home to relearn the social skills of building local friendships, or live near family and give you the social life you need.

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 22, 2010

Another shy retiring type and a great guide to powerful networking Phil Phil – Less Ordinary Living´s last blog. Cardinals and always, always, always follow your heart Reply 6 Phil - Less Ordinary Living April 23, 2010 at 6:15 pm Dragos – Thanks for sharing. Have you read Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

However, if they go to develop skills like writing and critical thinking, to learn more about the world and to connect with future leaders, then university is invaluable. I have used those skills almost every day of my working life. I don’t care how you do it, campus, traveling or from home, but you WILL go.

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