Job Description
I get in at 8am everyday and leave at 5pm everyday (unless I'm traveling or scheduled to attend functions). I am on the phone for most of the day and I am also the liaison for my boss and the rest of the company. Everything he needs communicated gets communicated through me. I am constantly talking and dealing and phone tagging with various people from all different areas within the company. My day always begins and ends with a wrap-up meeting with my boss.
Pros
I love and respect my boss. I know this is key is most jobs, but I find it especially important in mind just because I'm such an integral part of making sure his day runs smoothly. If I didn't genuinely like the guy, I wouldn't want to help him. I also love the perks. Because I'm assisting a pretty important person, I get to travel a lot and go to really interesting functions. Most recently I got to go to Vegas for a convention. It just gives me great opportunities to meet new people, see new sites, and eat good food. Did I mention the benefits at the company are excellent?
Cons
Sometimes I feel as if I'm looked down on. Let's get it straight, people! I am NOT a secretary. Sure, some of my duties include secretarial work, but what job doesn't? And I am NOT a coffee-fetcher. I hate that misconception. And sometimes I can tell people look down on me or talk to me like I'm stupid because of this. Also, things can get very demanding. I don't have a lot of margin for error. A mistake can cause a huge domino effect of problems. Simply put, if I miscommunicate one little word, that might mean a whole department may misunderstand and make the wrong business decisions.
Company Size
1000-10,000 employees
Pay Range
$50,001-$60,000
Years in Job
1
Education
B.A. Communications
City
San Francisco
State
CA
