Any insight on interviewing for remote roles? I've always worked in office roles, but I recently started applying to remote positions and finally landed an interview. I guess I'm nervous that … more

Ugh, how do you bounce back from embarrassing mistakes? I recently hit reply-all with a somewhat sensitive message. It's my bad, and it's been addressed, but I still feel this weird veil of sh… more

What's the most morally uncomfortable task you've ever had to undertake for your executive?
Mine's in the comments

Hi all, is anyone an Executive Assistant? How did you land your first EA role? Do you find that the job market is relatively stable for EA’s? Located on Long Island, NY

Wondering how our work personas play into our real lives. I realized that because I have experience scheduling, planning and getting s**t done, I am often left with the bulk of these in my relationshi… more

Do you feel like you have a sense of purpose in your admin role? For me, it's a "for now" job, but I still take pride in what I do and try to do the best I can.

What are your thoughts on returning to in-office work? My job is now requiring us to return fully starting next month. Although, I am excited to interact with my coworkers in person and to gain more k… more

Anyone else forced to work on super outdated tech? Our scheduling software looks like it escaped from a 90s video game. Want to bring up the benefits of upgrading, but I'm kind of nervous about it… more

I'd love to know how to progress from Admin to something a little more creative something in marketing or visual communication (brand identity etc). Ideally my question would be, 'how to switc… more

What's the kindest/most thoughtful gift you've ever gotten from an executive?

How do you get people to see you as more than just admin support, but more strategic in business operations and strategy? Did you leave your company, pursue further education, certifications? How did you advance … more

Are you using AI in your day-to-day? If so, does it make your day easier?

Im curious. For those who transitioned or are transitioning or have witnessed a transition out of the EA career path, what's the most non-traditional career path exit you've seen or taken?

What's something some other EA's do that just grind your gears? I'll go first

How many of us are EA boomerangs? I transitioned out of being an EA into an Ops Role but now I'm back into the EA world. I came back because I got a better job opportunity being an EA.

What parts of the standard EA duties (not the annoying tack-on personal assistant stuff) do y'all hate the most or just absolutely not like doing? Mine is expenses and note-taking.

I'm curious as to how well EA'S get paid on the average?
I make about USD60k with discretionary bonus of 8%. I live in Ontario, Canada.
Is that good or have I been lowballed?

Do you have a bonus and/or equity component in your remuneration? Was it offered to you or did you negotiate it as part of your package?

2 absolutely polar things can be true at the same time.

I can love being an EA as much as I hate some aspects of it.

What would you say you love and hate the most about being an EA?

I'll go first....

Any EA here travel with their executive? I need tips on how to make it go seamlessly? Do I go ahead? Do I attend every meeting with them? Any and all experiences are welcome!

Am I the only EA who secretly loves the power trip I feel when I realize I have decision making powers over how a powerful person uses their time? Granted it comes with trust over time, but knowing I … more

Sometimes I get tired of being the unsung hero.
Sometimes, acknowledge me and my work out loud.
That's it.
That's the post.
Good evening 🐟 🐠

One of the biggest things i struggle(d) with as an EA is quantifying the results of my work. In a world where every CV review pointer centers around how to use quantitative language and metrics, I often fee… more

What would you say is your experience of being contacted by recruiters on LinkedIn? A lot of consultants and other professionals constantly speak of recruiters reaching out to them about opportunities… more

It's been my experience during my career that many Admin positions are contract positions. What has been your experience? Have any of you been hired as full-time Administrative Assistants.

Is it more important to you that your job is challenging or that you can excel in your position?

How many of us are EA-lifers vs those who are looking to change career paths? What made you choose either or what is currently driving your choice?

Has anyone been asked during an interview that has taken place via text whether it is via Zoom, signal, etc have been asked about verification through ID?Me? Please let me know. I think it truly is a … more

I have been offered a "promotion" to coordinator but it's like 90% the same duties and only $5k more pay. Is this bs? Should I just go somewhere else or try to prove myself in the new ti… more

Do you take offense to people referring to you as their admin or the admin? It feels kind of like I'm a lower tier than an employee the way my boss says it. Also I have a name?

Have you ever had a yeller as a boss? I can't say that it's abusive, it's just like he'll call my name out loudly from the other room and then proceed to start asking me things but bef… more

What is the real difference between administrative assistant and office manager?

Anyone here ever been told that you were going to be working for an exec and then ended up also being the department's assistant almost by default? I think I ruined myself because in my first week… more

On the name question - what percentage of the people that work with you/ask you for things know your name?

Anyone in an administrative role...have you ever been treated as an inferior, whether outright and straightforward or unwittingly by coworkers or management? Even if you are more knowledgeable than t… more

Worked for a company where the owner would be upset, then happy. Cause problems to show they could fix them. Vague on their words to not be accountable. Make statements to pretty much do a ‘I told you… more

Hi. I'm an Administrative Assistant, among other things and roles. I've been looking for a 100% remote customer service or data entry job, and I have a strong resume' with many years of ex… more

I asked my boss if I could have a title change during my annual evaluation. She said that the company could accommodate that. Any suggestions on title changes from Administrative Assistant?

Are there non-customer facing administrative assistant jobs out there?