Has any firm done anything in the way of extensive EA training/networking within their NA offices via a program retreat? I'm guessing it's a hard sell, but it seems it would be beneficial. Anyone?

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You’re right, it’s a hard sell It will never happen. Firm can’t do without EAs for a day!

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LOL. NAMR is hubbing BST functions in separate offices in low cost labor markets and a couple of years ago, the NY office canceled the Administrative Professionals Day lunch we've always done so that the entire office could thank the BST staff if their own way. Such a slap in the face. An EA offsite will never, ever happen. Would it be a great idea? Of course. But I'll be my retirement fund that it will never happen.

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Our offices do affiliation events, and we have trainings and seminars to help build skills, but not like an actual offsite/retreat just for EAs. I went to an admin “mixer” hosted by Facebook last year, I think they do them a few times a year.

FB hosted an event for admins in NYC and they had a panel of FB admins and recruiters answer questions about working at FB and growth opportunities there. You should talk to a staffing agency to get insight on other industries. I know a lot of people who use beacon hill

Hah, I wish. There’s no provision for any offsite retreat at McKinsey, although that would be amazing.

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