Administrative Assistants

What books or podcasts have most impacted you of recent?
I'm looking to delve into listening to podcasts on my commute?

Are any admins expected to serve and clean up lunch? I personally was surprised admins are still doing this.

This is sad. I know many of yall is looking for jobs. Some jobs paying low and you take it because you need the money. But if you living in AZ just remember if you take a job paying lower than $16.75 … more

Mastering my boss's coffee order was like a rite of passage in this job. Perfect blend of milk, sugar, and a precise number of ice cubes. Anyone else have a weird task they take way too much pride… more

Back to the office after a 4 day weekend.
My inbox is a mess😪 This is the downside of being completely off when I'm off. The amount of work that's piled up is insane!
Is there anyone's inbo… more

I saw a post recently. It started with "the harder I work, the luckier I get".
And for some reason, it felt like my first time of ever coming across that statement. There's another one about op… more

What's the best raise you ever received as an admin?

Happy Good Friday?

I would have loved to stay in bed and do nothing, but I have to take the kiddos places so....

Anyways, how are you spending your day?

Has anyone ever asked their current employer to match a new job offer’s pay, have the employer decline a match, and ended up staying at their current job instead of taking the new job? I’m just weighing out… more

Getting ghosted sucks, but it stings even worse when you've invested in multiple rounds of interviews. How do you keep your hopes up after experiencing that?

Honestly, I never expected to find purpose as an admin. It was a 'for now' job, but now? I realize how much I problem-solve and keep things running. That feels purposeful. Anyone else find une… more

Ramadan Mubarak!
In honor of this Holy Month, can we share some ways we can be inclusive with and supportive of coworkers who are observing the fast?
I'd love to especially hear from practising Mus… more

Ever get that low-level panic feeling on Sunday night about the week ahead? Like your weekend never really existed? Anyone else struggle with work-related anxiety?

I saw this in another bowl and thought it'd be nice to chat about it here? What are some corporate culture that needs to get canceled in 2024?
I'll go first - forced afterhours socials!

Would you take a promotion that doesn't come with a change in title?
Why and/or why not?

Has anyone here taken the DISC assessment?
It is often said that most assistants tend to be High I or High S and very few are a High D? Inversely, most executives, especially C-Suite tend to be a High D.more

My boss LOVES to micromanage but hates giving directions. It's all "figure it out" until I actually do something, then it's all wrong. Anyone else stuck in this impossible loop?

I have not worked for any specific company in over five years because I was going to school and held work study positions in various offices on campus. How should I go about the professional referenc… more

Who has decided to get a master’s degree after working as an admin asst with the intention of staying in office support? What is your degree in and how did you decide on that degree?

Nothing admin related, but I'm at the stage in life where some friendships are dying a natural death and it feels so strange. I'm used to friendships dying for a specific reason,but watching s… more

Why is it always the slackers who come out on top while the people who work hard get nothing?

Hey. I'm really torn here. Recently temporarily rescued from homelessness but need to get a job to keep my standing and roof over my head with sister and bro in law. Without having worked since 20… more

Any tips on getting a government job or what is the process?

What can I do to get a better job when I only have Admin. Exp. And been out of work for 7mos. I want to go into different career but I don't have much exp. In another jobs, I don't want to go … more

Real talk: if you won the lottery and didn't need to work, would you keep your admin job? Why or why not?

What is the one misconception about being an Assistant that you strive to change daily?
For me, it's the misconception that our tasks are a walk in the park? As often as I can, I subtly educate pe… more

I recently learnt that procrastination often has its roots in perfectionism.
Had anyone dealt with this specific issue before?
Can you please share some practical tips on how to combat it?

I truly believe fully paid-for (by employer) weekly therapy sessions should be a standardized part of the package for EA's! And that should include building in the time for us to actually go to for the… more

I wish companies understood getting ghosted is disrespectful. Even a generic "no thanks" email would be better than nothing. Do they realize this makes us less likely to apply there ever aga… more

What is it with companies wanting employees to invest in their stock? - my company continues to encourage employees to buy shares but the only employees that are “qualified” are the ones that are maki… more

Are you ever stuck in a rut? You want to move up but don’t know where to go or who to ask?

Is it just me or is everyone noticing the amount of traffic on the roads lately? I know a lot of offices are requiring us to return to work, is yours?

How is your relationship your boss? Are you able to speak freely and openly?

Outlook calendar or Google Suite calendar?
Teams or Zoom?
Tea or Coffee?
Smartsheet or Excel?
Windows or Mac?
Samsung or IPhone?
Which one makes your work easier to accomplish?

My boss texts me constantly. Early mornings, late at night, even during vacation... It's non-stop. Am I the only one with a boss who doesn't respect boundaries?

Help needed!

I am working on crafting Quantitative, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals. My role is EA. I need ideas on how to use elevated language to describe our duties.… more

For those who are in touch with your old school mates (HS/College/University)how do you navigate the feeling that they are doing better than you careerwise? Even though I love my job and enjoy what I … more

If your executive or colleague were to pay you a compliment, what would they say?
Let's brag on ourselves a little.😁

Anyone have a good site for WFH.. ??

Most of the posts here are focused on Admin Assistant and EA's.
Do we have other types of assistants here? Can you please tell us more about your roles and what a typical day looks like?