Hi everyone! I just wanted to say how grateful I am for this community. I have been an EA for the last 13 years and was let go in April of this year. After reading many posts here I’m embarrassed and pretty mad that I stayed for so long and was clearly undervalued. I supported 3 executives and worked around the clock and made under 40k. I was told it was because I didn’t have a degree 🙄 Anyway, I’ve dusted off my resume and I’m ready to find something better because clearly it’s out there.

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You should be paid for your experience and the quality of your work. The degree issue is an easy excuse.

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Absolutely! I asked for a raise after five years and doing market research to see what a fair rate would be in my area and knowing I was being underpaid and that’s when I was told no because I didn’t have a degree. Kicking myself for not advocating for myself.

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