I’m currently an administrative assistant at a PR firm.
I’m honestly tired of doing assistant work and being in a thankless role. I’m brainstorming some other roles to pivot into. Any suggestions?
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I’m curious if others experience noisy co workers even management asking why you called out. And what do you say? I’m personally starting to find it annoying. Does anyone else find it annoying and what do you say?
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Please wish me luck, or say a prayer for me! I am praying for all of us out there, particularly those of us in our mid-50s searching for a new role in which we can be happy, fulfilled and grow our careers (those of use not close to retirement)!
I am so tired of the rejection and tomorrow's interview seems like such a great position. I am trying hard to stay confident but it is not easy, since I have been rejected for so many roles.
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If you know what you want (industry/ role/ etc.), go in that direction. If you don't, you could be an administrative assistant in another industry/ company to learn that way.
Focus on companies/industries that have paths for learning (either learning on the job or benefits like tuition reimbursement).
I recommend the "Defining Your Life" and "Defining Your Work Life" books by Burnett and Evans- to help you focus on your path and build it. Keep talking to folks. Hear their stories (the highs and lows) to see what you want. Good luck!
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I started my career a million years ago as a receptionist (back when they had phones and things) then became a secretary for a large famous insurance firm in their sales department. I got promoted to project assistant and handled all manor of special projects. Then I went back to college and got my degree in economics. My first couple of jobs out of college were administrative to get my foot in the door. Those skills are so transferable. I worked in the executive area of a large financial firm and was promoted to account manager which I loved. I did that for many years for several different financial firms and continued to be promoted through the ranks. I kept my admin skills sharp and didn’t use my assistant staff for anything clerical because I was good at it and kept up on all the technology. My assistants got to do lots of other things. Then the world changed and the craziness happened in my field. Too much travel too many hours moved into banking as an asst VP executive assistant. Grateful for my admin skills. Was able to ride out the horrible Econ crises using my admin expertise and left that world a vice pres exec asst/proj manager. Then laid off took time off and now in my 60s had trouble finding work. Didn’t want to retire yet, didn’t want the big jobs anymore and eventually found great work as an exec
asst in a non profit and I love it and my age is an asset not a hindrance. So keep that in mind as you move through your career. The admin skills can take you many places while you gather your other skills and they will be good for the lean times. Good luck to you!
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From OG Poster: Thanks for sharing your journey! I realize that my admin skills can serve me in any direction I choose to go. I’ve been thinking about project management for a bit