It seems like everyone views admins as replaceable. How do you advocate for the value you bring?

What's the best productivity app you use to stay organized at work?

A question was raised about how why non-smokers cant get a 5-10mins unofficial break every 2 or so hours. And I think it was a valid question.What's your office stance on smoke breaks? Could be ei… more

Do you prefer working at home or in an office?

How do would you navigate this? Im trying hard not to inherit my manager's "enemies' in the office. I have no intention to be overly friendly but I am realizing that my job is easier when… more

I am finding it difficult to find a job because of my need of my rollator walker. A virtual or phone interview can be going very well. When I am up front and disclose that I use a rollator walker, the… more

Have you all notice that these jobs want way more experience and job duties is like a agency long and they are paying less? I looked at some jobs that I know was higher paying and less responsibilitie… more

Looking for recommendations for recruiters who place Admins/EAs. I’m in nyc area but looking for remote.

If you assist multiple executives, I’d love to hear how you remember all their schedules daily. I can’t seem to get their daily calendars memorized so I can know what’s next off the top of my head.

I'm curious. It seems like so few people absolutely love their jobs nowadays. I often wonder, they most likely were tickled pink when they got the offer to join/start? I was. I got what was my dream job… more

I've been working in Administrative positions for a few decades now and I feel that looking for a job that pays what your experience is worth is very hard, and 95% of that has been in Healthcare. … more

Ever feel like you're living out an episode of 'Impostor Syndrome: The Sequel' at work? How does one deal with those moments when self-doubt creeps in and whispers, 'You don't belo… more

Big event coming up that'll require late nights. I have a young kid, and this puts a strain on my family. Do I ask for flexibility, or is it best to just grin and bear it?

Looking for a remote position. I have 20 years experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant. If anyone has any leads please pass my way! I've tried every avenue so far. I'm looking for new ideas or… more

Looking for advice on a fair salary. I currently make $41,000, I feel that with all of the new projects and responsibilities I have taken on I could be making more. Does $48,000 sound somewhat reasona… more

I’m a Part time Administrative Assistant, just made two years received a $2 raise now at 22.00.
I assist the Executive Assistant, of course not getting paid executive assistant money but basically learning … more

Hi all! I’ve been working as administrative assistant for a construction company for 2 years. I’ve been looking into hybrid or remote positions. Trying to accept that I may have to take a pay cut, how… more

Need a tech recommendation! What's the best app for quickly organizing scanned documents?

Now that Admin day is over, how was it? Did anything super special happen?

Does anyone know where I might look for a second or third shift Administrative/clerical position? I am so much a night owl, and so many jobs start very early.

My boss constantly drops last-minute, urgent tasks on my desk right before I'm about to leave for the day. How do you handle these without becoming a doormat?

Last week, I read a post where someone shared their pettiest moves when it comes to dealing with challenging colleagues.
The two that cracked me up the most were:
1. Always writing their name in a slightly smaller … more

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I am an veryAdmin/Executive Assistant with over 25yrs of experience. I have mostly worked for variet of employers, mostly non-profits during my career, (some government and corporations),… more

After years of perfecting my boss's super-specific coffee order, she suddenly switched to tea. I feel a strange sense of loss...Anyone else take pride in these tiny details?

I’ve been out of work for a little over a month and have had no success in getting a job offer. Please point me in the direction for a Monday-Friday job beginning at $22 in the Doral/hialeah areas.

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!
Were you acknowledged today?
Do you feel appreciated?

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your ability to say "no" to extra work?

I'm trying to work on finding my Ikigai. I'm curious, has anyone really implemented it? Does it make as much of a difference in one's everyday life as is touted?

I'd like to get a pulse on the job market. Is anyone looking for a job and finding it more difficult than it was last year?

One unconventional time and energy management hack that I discovered.
Asking folks to send me voice messages instead of taking calls.
It has saved me so much time! It takes a minute putting up those bou… more

Is anyone looking forward to Administrative Professionals Day this Wednesday? I know I'm not. All I will hear is lip service about this and that but when it comes to the daily grind, I'm treat… more

I’ve had some admin assistant roles but they don’t total a year of experience and for that I’ve been getting loads of rejections as other people have higher experience. How do I make myself stand out … more

Let me tell y'all: If someone tell you don't apply for a job because u don't have the exp. a degree. Just Please apply. I know people with degrees making $40-50,000 a year(sad). I applied… more

Hello, I’m looking for companies that are actively hiring for Administrative Assistant roles. I’m preferably looking for a role in the LA area but I’m okay with relocating. Looking for serious help or… more

A big job opened up internally that I'm qualified for, but my boss is known for not supporting employees moving up. Do I risk applying and upsetting her, or play it safe?

Are there any apps/programs out there which are good for managing business travel (flights, hotels, car, etc.)? I'm aware of some of the sites such as Travelocity but was wondering if there was s… more

My boss sometimes asks me to run errands for him during work that have nothing to do with the company. Am I crazy, or is this taking advantage of my position?

There's so much talk about red flags when it comes to employers and organizations.
Let's share some green flags to look out for, especially some that might not immediately present as a green fl… more

To all you administrative assistants out there, how often do you truly use Excel? I have some knowledge with Excel but I’m not proficient because I’ve not really used it. I have used many other company software and I can usually pick it… more