Administrative Assistants

The level of delusion on LinkedIn is amazing.
I was thinking of posting more often and building a team of empowered EA's. But I can't cope with the ego-stroking and self-exalting posts that are the m… more

After 4 interviews I received my rejection letter this morning that they "decided to move to another direction".

Can someone please explain that to me?

This was my old job that had an Executive … more

Do you feel like your work is appreciated by your boss?

Just found out another person is leaving the company I work for (10+ people have left since last year); She has worked for this company over 20 years. She has so much experience and is a huge asset to… more

I am at the point in my career where I no longer feel loyalty to any employer. I will up and leave in a blink the second I get a slightly better opportunity.
It's sad to admit that the Gen Z mindset of j… more

I'm an Executive Assistant with 5+ years' experience in a major city. Currently making $62K, good benefits. Is that fair, or should I be pushing for more? Anyone willing to share their numbers… more

Temp Check.
How is everyone today?

💚 - A-okay
💛 - Meh, just there
💜 - Could be better
🫂 - My life sucks, I need a hug

Do you prefer working in a quiet environment or with some background noise?

Does anyone use Canva for presentations? If not, would you say Power Point is better for a presentation?

What is the salary of an admin assistant at CIBC Edmonton

If I hear the phrase "teamwork makes the dream work" one more time, I might scream. Do any of those cheesy motivational sayings actually work on you, or do they just make you cringe?

Feeling vulnerable here.
I have an opportunity for a new job but it would require me to move states and a slight paycut BUT the standard of living is much cheaper
I feel guilty for leaving family but I want t… more

Everything costs something. There's always a price to pay
This is the truest statement ever!
In my case, dating is the price I'm paying.
I am a single mum working a demanding job. Between being a mum and do… more

Found out a coworker trash-talks me in the group chat I'm not in. Honestly, I'm more hurt than angry. How do you deal with discovering someone you thought was a friend...isn't?

Admin of 5 years and customer service of 10.
I've applied to over 100 different Administrative Assistant jobs local and remote in the last two months and ive only received a reply from 2. I am so … more

I often see posts about Admin Awards on LinkedIn and I wonder how the selections are made. Has anyone here ever won any of those awards? Can you please tell us how you got nominated and what benefits … more

What's the nicest thing you've done this week?
I patronized a family members small business. Didnt ask for a discount. Paid full price and all. It felt really good. Fingers crossed, they'll… more

The worst emails are the ones with "URGENT" in the subject line, followed by something totally mundane. It's like the boy who cried wolf... does the word 'urgent' even have meani… more

A coworker is always complaining about their health issues in graphic detail. I want to be supportive, but the constant oversharing makes me cringe. How do you handle TMI coworkers?

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating!!!

Administrative Professionals Day is coming up on April 24. What does your office do to appreciate admins on this day? And what type of gift/appreciation do you wish you would get?

Today, I spent over 30mins trying to figure out why my laptop password, which I was 100% sure of wasn't working.
Turns out I was entering in under "PIN" instead of "Password".
I … more

My boss micromanages me but takes credit for my work during big meetings. It's starting to feel deliberate. I'm lost on how to handle it. Thoughts?

Did anyone witness the eclipse?! It was absolutely beautiful in Canada!

What are some big red flags you look out for in the interview process? I'm job hunting for the first time in a while and totally overwhelmed.

I have noticed recently that the company I work for, is experiencing very low employment. The CFO will discuss how great our company is thriving and succeeding financially. However, a LOT of People ha… more

With so much ado about AI, what has early adoption looked like for you un your role asides from ChatGPT? Is anyone really using AI to create PowerPoint slides, etc?

What's the toughest interview question you've ever been asked as an Assistant?
I wonder if sometimes our interviews seem "softer" because there's just not so much that can be ask… more

Had a meeting with a potential new client today. They kept referring to me as the boss's "girl." Took a lot of self-control not to correct them with my actual title... Does this kind of… more

Hi all! I’m in my third year in NFP, after pivoting out of local govt law (great job, but unpaid maternity killed me financially and I couldn’t recover without leaving for better pay). I’m maxed out o… more

What was the last thing that made you laugh so hard that you cried? - it seems like it’s been so long since I had a great “belly laugh”

Do any of your companies do admin realignment? Where you can be switched to different leaders and get a new manager? Especially with reorgs and departures.

It really made a big impact when it happened… more

Random office supply question. I'm super picky about my pens and am always on the hunt for the best pen ever. I'm currently using a Pilot precise V5 and have for a few years, but I know there is something… more

I'm the "office birthday organizer." Sounds fun, but it's mostly me chasing people for late contributions and trying to make everyone feel included. Anyone else tasked with the &quo… more

Hey there! I was in an online meeting yesterday of about 50 people. Some people had cameras on and some didn’t. I noticed an individual with their camera on, sitting in their home office (I hope), and… more

Ever have a moment where you suddenly look at your workspace and it feels completely foreign? Like 'did my life really lead to this desk, this chair...?' Anyone else get those existential work… more

Have anyone worked for Velocity Vehicle? Of so how is it ans the pay?

What are some ways you manage work stress? I could use all the advice. My workload has drastically increased in a very short period of time.

POV - Having a great manager can really change my work ethic. Some managers don’t realize that how they act can truly impact their employees’ work performance.

I track my work hours down to the minute, not for billing, but to prove to myself I'm putting in more than required. It's a terrible habit, but also kind of satisfying. Anyone else measure the… more