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 people on the complexities involved, especially the nuances that are not immediately obvious.

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I do this by not always handling things for folks who like to say, it's just a quick little thing when they want me to do something for them. I give them the general instructions on how to do it, then sit back and let them do the task themselves. More often than not, they develop an appreciation for what it takes to do the task once they've had to do it themselves.

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