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....

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I love the fact that no 2 days are the same. I love the dynamism that comes with the role and I absolutely love that I have to be innovative and ingenious when it comes to delivering on my objectives.

I HATE, DETEST, being looked down on by other colleagues like im not smart enough.

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I love knowing that I'm basically the one that keeps the place running, even better when the execs know it too. I don't love when people assume I'll be the cleaning crew too. I'll clean up after meetings and such and make the place nice, but I shouldn't be relied upon to constantly clean up people's messes on the daily.

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This part! The expectations from others! I am not the HELP! Arrrgghhh!

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