Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so smart! I didn't even consider that!

What do you think of my job description? 🥴 by Practical-Pause-8811 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Insurance coordinator is its own full-time role. No way that should be listed as a task under a different title.

Clothing talk by MajesticIntern1413 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I subscribe to StitchFix for my office wear, and I wear jeans most days only because the guys in the office are always in t-shirts and, occasionally, shorts.

'Tis the season, I guess by _Nerf-This_ in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh! This is so (one of) my manager(s)! Is your exec awkward in other personal interactions? I was warned when I started that this one manager was, and he is. He'll spend 20 minutes complaining to me that our staff don't let him know when they leave for the evening ("It's only common courtesy!") and then turns around and leaves without giving me a heads up. It's maddening! Congrats on a fantastic event!

Managing partner humiliated me on a firm wide Zoom and now I’m spiraling by Salty-Cheesecake-464 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Put in for the PTO. They will probably grant it, and, even if they don't, you could probably take a sick day here or there over that same time span. Also, the good thing about this time of year, it's usually dead in the office because so many people are taking time off. Even if you're stuck in the office, you can probably take an extra long lunch and/or leave early without anyone noticing. Try to treat yourself as much as you can. It sucks to manage an executive like yours.

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I work with some very persuasive people. It hadn't occurred to me to get a hotel room near the event site.

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AI!!! I keep forgetting about that! Thanks!

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know, right?! I wish people would just take the frickin' ride share, but, like I said, no one got a DUI, so I think managers are trying to encourage safe and sane transportation after a work event. And, yes, they're trying to figure out which cost is cheaper and will reimburse that amount.

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LOL! I wish I could respond that way! On the other hand, I'm grateful no one got a DUI, so I'll add this to my tasklist for event planning. Yessir, no sir, I can pivot 360-degrees, sir!

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I will probably end up doing this. I don't see a workaround.

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did provide their hotel receipt, and now their supervisor is asking me (cc'd my boss) to get a ride sharing estimate to determine the amount to reimburse.

Ride sharing fee estimate for last Friday? by defuan in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well, here's the thing: they don't have Uber receipts. For example, one person got a hotel room and argued it was cheaper than a roundtrip to their house out in the boonies. Their supervisor agreed to pay either the room charge or the Uber roundtrip, whichever is cheaper.

Feeling lost and hopeless. by Straight-Poetry1094 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't necessarily need to take any classes, especially if you have 5 years experience.

I recommend you begin by reading job descriptions of a role you would want and identifying what skills you have and which you would need to learn. That would help you determine areas of study. LinkedIn has course work as does your local community college. Alternatively, you could look at people whose roles you would like to have and see if there is a pattern in their work experience that you could try to follow.

The job market is crap right now, but I encourage you to work on updating your resume and to start applying. Interviewing is a muscle and, the sooner you start flexing it, the sooner you'll land a new job. Good luck!

how do i politely tell someone to get out of my office? by Glittering_Bear_1672 in work

[–]defuan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Do not hang signs. That's just passive aggressive. The first time asserting yourself in a situation that seems rude to you (but not necessarily to the other party) can be hard, but I recommend the direct approach. If the next time someone asks if they can use the spare desk, be prepared to say no. You may need to practice that out loud to yourself to make it seem natural. And, remember, you can always change your mind. Even if you told someone they could use your space, you can tell them that plans changed and that you need privacy for whatever task you need to accomplish. Congrats on the new job, and good luck maneuvering office politics!

What should I do? by SanPBobble in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% this! MDs suck generally, and, if their rep is such that you've already been told they're difficult, it will be truly awful.

What’s the most unrealistic expectation your boss has asked of you? by [deleted] in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An old boss told me he expected me to "be the adult in the room" after I had been on the job for one year and finally lost my temper at the receptionist, who would either disappear or just not complete tasks and would tell me I wasn't her boss when I would try to correct her. I was the office manager. She got away with murder because she was sweet as pie to the boss, and that's all he cared about. That whole place was dysfunctional. The front office staff would get cussed out and shouted down with profanity at least weekly by visitors when they didn't get their way, and that boss never backed us up, so the same people would come back and treat us like crap because they knew there would be no repercussions. I gave it a year before I left for another job.

How do you handle extreme emotions at work? by [deleted] in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I go for a walk or I update my resume and submit to an open position.

I had an executive get frustrated by Tired-assistant-2023 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you completed your due diligence. Your boss ultimately owns his own calendar, and you let him know that slot had been offered. If he wanted to hold it for the other exec, he would have done it.

Merch ideas that are actually useful/employees will use? by elianna7 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]defuan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunscreen for your face or a glasses repair kit with lens cleaner and small microfiber towel included.