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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. Now to answer your question on how you should address your termination while you job hunt. However, in this case, it would have been fine.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

While employees may balk at a “Big Brother” atmosphere that monitors what they say on the job, Atkins says bosses are obligated under federal law to make sure they provide a “safe environment” for workers free of harassment or discrimination. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

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