Administrative Professionals Day oh-nine

A timeless LivelyExchange classic written for one specific day of the year. So, really, it isn’t timeless whatsoever and, at one year of age, I would hardly call it classic.  However, you can’t deny that it was written. So, there’s that.

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This is a touchy subject. If you wish someone a Happy Administrative Professionals Day, they will either A) thank you, or B) take offense that you consider them a “secretary.” Regardless, it’s a risk I am willing to take..but you can bet I try to be cool about it! As a freelance writer, when I deal with the big corporate client, I am likely to spend most of myface time…or ear time… with an Admin. She routes my calls, sets up the phone conferences and, most critically, tracks down those invoices!

If you have this kind of corporate relationship, and you don’t treat this lady like she is your best friend on the inside, then you just don’t get it! So take a moment to send her an email, or one of those dumb animated greeting cards! (I did…mine showed a centipede using all her arms to answer phones, make copies, etc. SUBTLE!)