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How would you word an email to delicately decline a casual chat request from someone wanting to connect with my exec, balancing the need to convey X's busy schedule without coming off as dismissiv… more

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Just want to vent. I'm wondering if other admins also talk to thick people in their daily work, meaning people who are really obtuse or dumb. If so how do you cope with it? I find they twist the s… more

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Does anyone feel like they are struggling with their day to day work responsibilities? I am so overwhelmed and my job keeps increasing my desk load. I try to tell my boss that I am overwhelmed but the… more

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🤦‍♀️😭😳 I did it again... Minor mess up and as I was thinking through how to fix it my FURIOUS boss fixed it, yelling at his computer, complaining.. the anger was so intense... I offered to fix i… more

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I don't know about you, but I struggle with prioritizing my daily tasks. I came across this YouTube video, and Rhonda Scharf's tips are great! I recommend watching it. What helps you stay focu… more

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What is a base line starting salary in Virginia for a senior A.A? (Admin III as its called at my company)

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Can anyone relate to those dreaded tasks that you avoid until the very last minute? 😬 For me, it's expenses.

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Hello, I've been at my current job for 19 years with a non-profit (a church) for 19 years. My offical title is Administrative Assistant, but most of my responsibilities are in the event planning a… more

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If you did a TikTok about what Admins do what would you say? Erin is crushing it in this video! lol

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Hello everyone, I have three years of experience as clinical Research Coordinator and done M.phil in Molecular Medicine. I am searching for jobs in Calgary from last four months. Any recommendations or guidance i… more

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I need some advice. I'm an admin assistant but I've taken on so much more responsibility in the realm of HR and recruiting. I love it but also feel underpaid and underappreciated. I'm thin… more

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Just wondering how you stay motivated in a job you hate? I spent years in a specialized field for small businesses and local agencies, and now I'm admin in a very large corporation. I loathe it. I… more

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Well... maybe a little bossy sometimes. 🤭 Who's ready for the weekend?

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The day before the weekend.
I really can't wait to shut down my laptop.
My office gives us half the day off om Friday. My former office used to give all Fridays off in summer. I LOVE IT!!!!
How many … more

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I just graduated a few weeks ago and landed my first AA job! I watched this video before my interviews and think it was super helpful. It's a little long but worth it. What are your top tips for i… more

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Am I the only one who refuses to apply to companies requiring Admins to take meeting minutes and dictation? A.I. I can literally record a meeting and do the same. These employers need to start operat… more

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I'm looking for an app that's easy to use for taking notes during meetings, etc. Evernote seems to be a favorite among some of the other admins in my company. Do you use it or do you like another app better?

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Happy Monday!!!
Sending encouragement to anyone struggling for any reason today. I hope you find the strength to keep going.

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I'm not A.A. material 😪 & am 1 or 2 screw ups shy of being fired. I dislike being responsible for my bosses Stuff. This is the 2nd time I'm working as an A.A.
The job market is super rough for most &q… more

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Hello Everyone,
Can anyone help me with the process of the S.I. administrative assistant interview?
Thanks in advance.

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Is anyone else struggling to find a job in Canada? I've been searching for almost a year, but most jobs require physical presence. Due to severe back problems, I need a remote job while I recover.

With nearly … more

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Do any of you have any physical disabilities that require the use of an aide like a rollator walker? I was an Administrative Assistant already when I had to begin using it. No one had a problem and it… more

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Is it just me? Who else thinks the weeks go by more slowly in the summertime? 😢

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I’m about two years into my professional career working as a legal assistant in big law (located in SF Bay Area). Raises are right around the corner, and I’ve been researching to make sure that I’m co… more

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Just for fun! Did anything exciting happen this week that made your job a little more interesting?

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I work as the office/admin manager for a small accounting firm for past 4 years. Firm has client who has her own psych practice & my boss has asked me to take over entering her patient apts into h… more

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Just made the switch to New Outlook and it's taking me a while to get used to it. In fact, I don't really like it, but I have no choice. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

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What is everyone's workload starting to look like? I can slowly see the workload pile getting bigger and bigger and I am not looking forward to the rest of the year? Any thoughts on how one manges… more

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This sounds like fun! Drop your best answer!

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Now that I've been using Google Suite for a while, I realize it's so much easier to use than Microsoft Office products. Do you use Google Docs and Sheets to manage your schedules and tasks?

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I had an interview two weeks ago with a company that I felt like I had everything, But I think the reason I got ghosted was because I didn't have any recent experience or lacked the experience. B… more

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Yes, this sounds about right. 🤭

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So, I have a bachelor's degree, but agreed to work as my company's AA until a job opens up in my field. I'm surprised by how my colleagues seem to look down on me while I'm doing admin work, though. Are there other female admins or clerks who feel like perpetual high school interns in the workplace?

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Hmm... sounds like a dream job? But maybe too good to be true... Thoughts? 👀

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I've been at my job as Admin Assistant for 22 years. I assumed with my length of employment it would be easy to find another job. NOPE! We are so far behind the times. I have been interviewed … more

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I currently work in a public school and am wanting to potentially meet with my superintendents to formally ask for a raise. What I am needing to know is what is your hourly rate of pay? I have been in… more

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Hi everyone! I have an exciting interview for a legal assistant position next week. While this is my first time in a legal environment, I bring over a year of administrative assistant experience from my college job (I just graduated!).

Beyond that, my studies in political science and involvement in pre-law clubs have given me a strong foundation in legal concepts. I'm a bit nervous (it's a big step!), but I'm eager to learn and contribute. Any tips for someone in my position? Thanks!

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I love Canva, I really do... but now they've gone full cringe on us. What did you think about their over-the-top introduction to Canva Create? 😒

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Despite having a bachelor's degree, I've been working in minimum-wage customer service positions since graduation. I'm interested in transitioning to an administrative assistant, clerical … more

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What's your favorite productivity hack for keeping on top of a busy schedule?

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