Remove Administrative Assistance Remove Advertising Remove Work Ethic
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my boss is infesting our office with fruit flies, my work funds the office BBQs, and more

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My boss is advertising my job because I got sick before some pre-approved vacation time. I have been at my new job as an administrative assistant for just over two months. I hope I’ve shown a strong work ethic since I started, and I was alarmed to hear you’re advertising my position in case I don’t work out.

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cheating in an office bake-off, my boss is advertising my job because I was out sick, and more

Ask a Manager

My boss is advertising my job because I got sick before some pre-approved vacation time. I have been at my new job as an administrative assistant for just over two months. I hope I’ve shown a strong work ethic since I started, and I was alarmed to hear you’re advertising my position in case I don’t work out.

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Work to Do in 2025: Working While Female

Bonnie Low-Kramen

These challenges include: Persisting negative stereotypes about women and about the role of assistants Bullying and sexual harassment Inequity in compensation Slow advancement Discrimination and racism Here are five ways that company leaders and HR can ally with women to succeed and thrive 1.