Administrative Assistants

I am the second in command over an assisted living facility. I have yet to be trained & I was told I would have 401k and 3 weeks vacation which I found to be a lie. I've been here for 4 mon… more

Let's talk Company Perks?
Whats the best/most creative/most unconventional you've ever had and what's the worst/most unneeded you've had?

Best strategy for coping on a particularly stressful day? Do you:
1. Go into the washroom and cry.
2. Bottle it up and drown in a bottle at home afterwards.
3. Snap back at whoever/whatever is pissing you off.
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I have over 30 years of experience behind a desk… 22 as a legal secretary/receptionist for a father/son attorney firm, 1 as a receptionist for a FNP in a rural clinic, 4 years as secretary/receptionis… more

Any advice for a recently laid off administrative services manager? I’m being told I’m overqualified to be considered for admin or even executive admin jobs, yet admin managers jobs are rare without b… more

Hello there! I've been an administrative assistant for over 18 years at a mega church. I'm currently looking for a new job whith opportunity to grow. (My current job is a dead end with a low s… more

Not sure - I need advice, a shoulder to cry on, both...😬 I'm older & a Legal Assistant for an Attorney that's volatile. This is a new career for me and I'm on the fence for getting Pa… more

The office chair situation is dire. My back is screaming for an upgrade. Any recommendations for comfortable, supportive chairs that don't break the bank?

Hi everyone! I’m currently an Executive Assistant seeking a new job in a hybrid like work model in the Northern VA/DC area.
I have been applying for almost 6 months, with no success. My current role is at a fast paced t… more

Someone from the hiring team reached out to me via text message and started an interview process with me for an Administration Assistant position and we chatted on Microsoft Teams, after about an hour… more

How is admin life treating you this week? Drop a meme that shows us how you really feel!

feeling stuck, all my life I've worked customer service/administration jobs. I love organization and planning and being the first point of contact if anyone needs help. I graduated with a bachelor… more

Hello, Has anyone ever worked for UMA? If so how is it, is it a good job?

Happy Mother's Day to everyone celebrating🎁💗
And to those for whom today is hard for whatever reason, sending you warm hugs and kind thoughts.

I hate when people assume being an Administrative Assistant means I want to be an event planner or office manager. There's so much more to this role than parties! Does anyone else get frustrated … more

I was offered a job on Wednesday. I have not received my offer letter yet. I did recieve this email from HR:

“I apologize for the delayed reply. I did receive your email. We’ve have encountered some internal adjustme… more

Hi everyone I’m a real estate agent, looking for a serious and responsible person who wants to work from Monday to Saturday remotely with a good salary. contact email: ( stevehosman2@gmail.com)

Hello community!
I am currently on the lookout for new opportunities in Administration within the vibrant city of Melbourne. With a passion for organization, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to ensuri… more

I don’t understand why central Jersey pays so low for Administrative Assistant . It pays under 23 an hour. Do they realize what we do? Then when you make a good salary over a couple of years for Nj… more

I received a job offer yesterday. I accepted it over the phone. They said they will be sending over the offer letter but still haven’t received it. How long does it take to get the offer letter? The … more

Would you prefer reporting into an Admin manager or your executive directly?
If you've experienced both, which did you prefer and why?

A coworker I helped mentor just got promoted to a position above mine. I'm happy for her, but also feeling a bit stung. How do you manage those complicated emotions when someone you've support… more

IF YOU THINK YOUR SITUATION IS DIFFICULT, IMAGINE THOSE WHO CAN'T EVEN HAVE ACCESS TO AN OPINION WINDOW. NOW, IS THERE A WAY TO GROUP PETITIONS AND CLAIMS TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING TOGETHER? T… more

You know how there's this thing called Consulting exit, is there anything called Administration exit. I need success stories on people who have transitioned out from admin roles. How did you do it… more

I had 2 interviews went really great and the first one was 2 weeks ago , he said he will update me within that day and he shows me my office room he asked me about the salary , they I tried to inquire for an update he said … more

Which is better to know Google slides or Microsoft PowerPoint?

My boss asks me to do tasks that feel suspiciously like they should be her personal errands (dry cleaning drop-offs, picking up birthday gifts for her spouse, etc.). I want to push back, but I'm w… more

Hello everyone, I am looking for a job in administration please if any one has know about that please let me know.

I have the option of getting a formal training in project management software. I am torn between Trello and Asana. Which is most useful to our work as admins versus which would be most beneficial gene… more

Finding it very hard to find a permanent position. I left my job in August of 2022 because of commuting- took a year long assignment as a contract employee (don’t like what I’m doing figured it was … more

Weekend's over. Few hours to Monday morning. Is there any task you're looking forward to or dreading? Care to share so we can join in your excitement or help lighten the burden?

My company just offered a tiny raise that doesn't even match inflation. Should I try negotiating for more, or start job hunting?

I'm being asked to do tasks way outside my job description, but I'm nervous to push back. How do I set boundaries without seeming difficult?

Has anyone been an admin manager and been demoted due to restructuring? How did you deal with the demotion? Did you stay or leave? If you left, what was the deciding factor? I’m struggling with my dem… more

When job applications have Desired salary. Should you put what u want? Or say open? Sometimes it wanted you to put $ amount, so I'm asking what if u just put "0" or open. Do they bypass … more

In my position 6 months, still in probationary period which was extended to 8 months to give more time for training because circumstances kept popping up and interfering with my training. There's … more

How are admins supporting themselves and families on what the market is paying? I need to find a new job, but I live in a HCOL city and make $80K. I'm seeing jobs advertised for $40-$60K. I can ba… more