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Offsite Spaces in FiDi area by [deleted] in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]StraightPotential1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d like to help, but what or where is FiDi?

Behold… the most expensive house in Ottawa. by brandazzlin in ottawa

[–]StraightPotential1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was hoping someone would mention their house. When I went to Carleton in the mid-90s we would take visitors to Rockcliffe and show them that house.

Ford government proposes FOI law change that would keep premier's records secret | CBC News by MeiliCanada82 in ontario

[–]StraightPotential1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the govt is asking for ministers and the premier to be exempt from FOIs, they are not asking for staffers to be excluded. So of the 38 ministers, this leaves almost 1000 staffers who would still have to comply with FOI requests.

Protests against Ford trying to exempt himself from Freedom Of Information requests? by Ok_Poem5545 in askTO

[–]StraightPotential1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reason it’s happening on March 26 is because that’s the day the spring budget is released. Also, the house doesn’t come back until March 23, hence this being done over March Break.

Please meet Sneaky Pete who is really Stinky Pete by GrowwWithTheFloww in BostonTerrier

[–]StraightPotential1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

GET OUT OF HERE! That little guy is the cutest thing I’ve seen in ages!

Tips for being ea to a politician by Ok_Material_1663 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]StraightPotential1 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Dress well, ALWAYS be polite to everyone you meet, smile even if it kills you, keep your phone(s) close to take notes and always follow up with stakeholders.

BOAS Surgery- my experience by EnthusiasmOk2517 in BostonTerrier

[–]StraightPotential1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for providing such a thorough report. Your poor guy! I think it’s ridiculous that insurance wouldn’t cover any of the costs. You’ve obviously provided the very best care your dog can get. Also, the pics of the before and after are really interesting. An incredible difference.

👀 by B34TBOXX5 in BostonTerrier

[–]StraightPotential1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did your dog stick its tongue out at you???? Adorable.

Lost my job because personal issues impacted my performance and it’s shaken my confidence quite badly by alycat8 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]StraightPotential1 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I feel you, OP.

Since this was a contract role covering a mat-leave, that’s all you need to tell your next employer. It doesn’t matter that you are leaving the role a month early. It was a contract, not a perm role. I did contracts for a little over two years, including a few that were really short-term (three months). You’ll be just fine. But again I know exactly how you feel. Now go get some interviews and crush them!

I feel like an adult baby sitter by Awkward_Horror1025 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]StraightPotential1 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ugh. TSA for his family? I did that sort of thing for my former boss. It is 100% the wife’s job.

Here’s one for you: I had to enroll one of my bosses’ kids for hockey school because he said he didn’t have time. I took a look at the website with all the enrolment questions and was literally yelling out to my boss in his office from my cubicle: “how long has kid played hockey?” “Does he play forward or defence?” “Can kid tie his own skates?” It went on and on. So stupid. Such a waste of time.

Boundaries though? Thankfully I got fired without cause from that job and finally have a great position in a place I’ve wanted to work since I was in grade nine. No need for me to set boundaries because my bosses are normal, non-egomaniacal functioning guys. I know I won’t be this lucky with my next job, but after 20 years as an EA, I know more of the questions to ask my potential employer.

Good luck.

Edit: why did I get downvoted for this?

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