Administrative Assistants

I just learned a job I applied (and interviewed) for 5 months ago has opened up again. Should I apply again? Should I reach out to the HR rep directly and let them know I am still seeking employment?

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Anyone here have experience with Virtual Assistant organizations like Magic or Boldly? Do you recommend them?

Day 2 into a temp assignment, and the agency told me the client asked that I don't return. The client claimed I had low tech skills simply because I got locked out of my laptop and when I tried to… more

Why do we get a good feeling about jobs and interviews only to be rejected?

I have applied to over 150 places in my area without a response. I’ve been laid off for 5 months and have only had 3 interviews in that time, all of which I have been rejected. What am I doing wrong a… more

Has anyone ever gone on PTO and just deleted all their emails when they returned? I worked for an executive who would do that, and I've always appreciated the baller move. She always said if it was important … more

Should I be paying to upgrade LinkedIn? Just how critical is that profile for me as I search for employment?

I find myself in the job market after 15 years and have a question: What to do about pre planned and paid for vacation while job hunting? Obviously I will go if I don't yet have a new job, but wha… more

Has anyone heard of a company called keclon. Or been recruited by them? Kinda wondering if its a scam with the way they recruited me..

I’m not sure if I’m asking for too much money (even if the listing is in range of what I want) or if me not having a degree or I’m “too over-qualified” or what causes employers to not choose me but I’… more

My boss has still not given me my annual review, it is two months behind at this point. I have reminded him twice. He says we will get it done and he wants to give me an increase. what is the hold … more

From UK. I recently reported a colleague in my team a Senior Manager for Harassment. HR upheld my complaint and confirmed that the colleague violated company policy. He is now back in the office afte… more

I worked remotely as an admin for 3 years and was never absent, even when sick. I lost my grandmother and father and care for a child with CHD, yet continued working. I was labeled “unreliable,” often… more

I was hired for an entry-level assistant position three weeks ago for an office that is so quiet. I handle the door and packages, but the phone hasn't rung once. When I ask for more work, I just g… more

I’m the one in charge of ordering supplies for my office, but I’m constantly getting hit with last-minute urgent requests right after submitting an order. It’s getting pretty stressful to keep up with… more

Is it ever a good idea to be friends with people at the office? I spend 40 hours a week with these guys, and sometimes I feel like the odd one out for keeping my private life separate. I’d love to hea… more

My annual raise ended up being 2% this year. Between the cost of childcare, groceries, and rent, that extra money is already gone. I’ve been feeling pretty stressed lately, trying to get my budget to … more

Currently I support 15 in-house attorneys where 10 years ago I supported 3. What type of structure do you have in your companies? Is it 1:1 and support all needs? Is it more siloed and based on tasks?… more

How do you all handle guilt-tripping from needy execs? I’ve been at my firm for three years and I finally booked a 10-day dream vacation to Japan for next month. My executive just realized the dates o… more

Am I the only one who absolutely loathes being called the Office Mom? People think it’s a compliment, but to me, it just infantilizes my skills and makes it seem like I’m there to clean up after grown… more

I’m 45 and I’ve been an admin my entire adult life, but lately, I’ve been feeling this strange urge to go back to school for something completely different. The stability of the admin world is great, … more

I’ve been an Admin for a decade and I’m feeling a bit burnt out on the service aspect of the job. I’ve been eyeing a move into Operations Management or Project Management because that’s basically what… more

My boss just promoted me to Senior Admin, which came with a massive workload increase but zero mention of a pay bump. When I brought up the salary adjustment, he said we’d review it in six months, onc… more

I'm thinking about taking a position with the Tennessee State Government in the Finance and administration department. Has anyone worked here and have any experience they can share before I make a… more

Bonus time?! Did anyone get theirs yet? I’m curious to know what numbers are people getting. Are people getting $15-20k for their bonus? Is getting 10% of their salary consider a lot? HR tells me thei… more

At what age did you first start working? I've been working since I was 15. So, I have been working my butt off for the past 32 years and I have almost nothing to show for it.

I left a job that I really liked bc a young girl that was being put into a lead position said I was gonna have to start washing dishes. I told her that wasn’t happening. She said she would take it to … more

What are your ultimate career goals? I don't want to be an Assistant for others forever. But I don't know what steps I need to take to move my career forward.

How did you guys landed your first jobs, I have applying and applying but I'm getting no feedback 🥹

How often do people refer to you as a secretary?

Over 50 and sick of being a receptionist. Has anyone ever lost their confidence and feel as though they are not good at anything? And how do you handle not loosing your cool when you have to deal wi… more

Do you ever feel invisible at work? I swear I can be sitting in a meeting and no one seems to acknowledge that I'm there. I sometimes wonder, where do the managers think the meeting notes come fro… more

I’m transitioning fully into Customer Success/Support because it aligns with my strengths: empathy, problem-solving, communication, and calm guidance. Your natural strengths always lead you back to yo… more

What is the current job market for Admin Assistant like. The job overall has pushed me to learn valuable skills, and that in itself is great​. However, the simple Ira plan the company matches 3%.… more

We seriously just had a 45-minute meeting… to decide whether to have another meeting. No action items, no clear next steps, just a bunch of people vaguely agreeing that “we should regroup.” And now gu… more

I feel weirdly anxious when I step away from my desk, even for lunch. Like if I’m gone too long, someone’s going to need something urgently, and I’ll be the reason they’re stuck. I know it’s not healt… more

If anxiety during Interview does not kill me , Poverty will. I cannot even get a job and I'm the problem. I become completely blank even after preparing so much.
It's not that I don't give… more

My exec basically becomes a different person once they’re in the air. They’ll text me from the airport in a panic like, “Wait, what hotel am I at?” even though I’ve emailed everything three times. So … more