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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. December 29, 2009 Helene Sinclairsaid. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia April 10, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Zelma De Souza Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates February 25, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 25, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. July 30, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Hélène Sinclairsaid. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 October, 2009 That is not in my job description. very informative entry! jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid. Thank you, October 14, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Very educative!!

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. March 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Too much information.

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? It works better if you have a whole pool of resources with different strengths to call upon. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Here is a great site for that information. link] February 22, 2009 busymomof4said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. February 03, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 3, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 3 January, 2009 P.S. I Love You Is the P.S. passé? I think people are just too busy and only skim over e-mails for the information they need and discard the rest. If you want your thoughts to be read, they really need to go into the body of the e-mail January 03, 2009 Patriciasaid. Is it true?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. October 10, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World. October 02, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Too much information.

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). You can use google to get similar information. Too much information.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 September, 2009 The Advertising Game Advertising is effective thats for sure. On the rare occasions when the president has had me call back one of these salespersons for more information, I politely ask them to please email or fax me more information about their company and services, yet they refuse!

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MAY 9, 2010

They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them. Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information.

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JULY 26, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 26 July, 2009 Frustration Busters! July 30, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 31, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.© Hi Jennifer. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. We list country codes, city codes, international and national dialing codes, and other relevant country information. Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. June 16, 2009 Ericasaid. June 17, 2009 Patricia Robb said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" A co-worker once commented that I was like a dog going after a bone when I wanted information -- she said it as a joke, but its true! ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Too much information.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading.

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JANUARY 13, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 January, 2009 Is it that time of the year already? Thanks for the help Maura January 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said. January 13, 2009 Anonymoussaid. January 19, 2009 Patricia Robb said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. Having the opportunity to hash it out with another assistant is a great resource. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. Sometimes a new person will want to contribute to the team and show their new employer that they have initiative so they will dive into something that they dont have quite enough information about yet. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. This is particularly important given the ease in which we can share information on social networking sites. August 31, 2009 Suzanne said.

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MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. April 02, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia April 02, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Too much information. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Too much information.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Getting your foot in the door. I used to work with someone who was an assistant in the Human Resources Department of a major law firm and has now become the Director of Human Resources in that same firm. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 February, 2009 Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me Depending on where you work and the work culture, it can determine what you are called at the office. Patty February 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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JANUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 January, 2009 Some People see Roadblocks -- Others see Hurdles. Patty Buckner, North Bay January 26, 2009 Anonymoussaid. January 26, 2009 Patricia Robb said. January 26, 2009 Shana | Secretary Diaries | said. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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