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I've been a Secretary/Administrative Assistant for over 20 years. I love what I do... Yet, employers seem to be clueless when it comes to rewarding me...
March 2006 Dear Office-Politics, I've been a Secretary/Administrative Assistant for over 20 years.
I love what I do, and am a self-starter, quick learner and master
at multitasking as the years of experience have taught me to work
smart and not overwork. I easily support several managers and
often fill in for other admins when they're on vacation or out
sick. Everybody is directed to me because "she knows everything." Appreciated
in Lip Service Only Dear Appreciated in Lip Service Only, You have done two things right that most people don't get. Now it is time to bring the same simplicity and clarity you convey in your letter to your bosses. Tell them that you need to be valued in a concrete way. (Or write if you feel more confident.) Mere lip service will not do it. You want that appreciation fully reflected in the check you receive every 2 weeks. I would not threaten to leave but if they don't value you on your terms, then it is time for you to search for new opportunities to a place that truly values you and has the ability and willingness to compensate you properly. Go for it! Thanks for writing to Office-Politics. Arnie Herz Arnie Herz, Esq.
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