Six Figures for an “Executive Assistant”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

[Anonymous]

Why on earth do you want to stay friends with her? I don't think you realize how badly you come across too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

Well you helped her get the job, you know exactly how to get one. Go get your own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why on earth do you want to stay friends with her? I don't think you realize how badly you come across too.

Our families are neighbors so unfortunately I can’t avoid her even if I wanted to. She’s slandered my name to my parents as well and told them I am a user of drugs. I am not.

That pissed me off more than the cheating accusation. It closed the door to any reconciliation in my eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

Well you helped her get the job, you know exactly how to get one. Go get your own.

I guess I’ll have to write cover letters sucking up to each corporation and during calls, tell them my future plans are to stay with them and help them grow. I didn’t know going to grad school was a net minus for hiring managers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

Well you helped her get the job, you know exactly how to get one. Go get your own.

I guess I’ll have to write cover letters sucking up to each corporation and during calls, tell them my future plans are to stay with them and help them grow. I didn’t know going to grad school was a net minus for hiring managers.

Great, good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:100k ain't shit. The janitor and trash man make that get out of the 70s

I have an advanced degree and make 80k

In what? Recent cs grads are making 120k+

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why on earth do you want to stay friends with her? I don't think you realize how badly you come across too.

Our families are neighbors so unfortunately I can’t avoid her even if I wanted to. She’s slandered my name to my parents as well and told them I am a user of drugs. I am not.

That pissed me off more than the cheating accusation. It closed the door to any reconciliation in my eyes.

You dislike her. You are not her friend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why on earth do you want to stay friends with her? I don't think you realize how badly you come across too.

Our families are neighbors so unfortunately I can’t avoid her even if I wanted to. She’s slandered my name to my parents as well and told them I am a user of drugs. I am not.

That pissed me off more than the cheating accusation. It closed the door to any reconciliation in my eyes.

I know you're young OP , but you can separate from this person. STOP spending your money on her. STOP being close to her. Ok, I get you can't completely get rid of her from your life, but you don't have to be this involved with her either. She will now become a peripheral character in your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

Well you helped her get the job, you know exactly how to get one. Go get your own.

I guess I’ll have to write cover letters sucking up to each corporation and during calls, tell them my future plans are to stay with them and help them grow. I didn’t know going to grad school was a net minus for hiring managers.

It is if the job will end because of grad school. For an admin job, they are going to see you using them as a stepping stone before grad school. So they will move on to someone who will likely be there for years. It's not a negative for a job where getting promotions and moving up is common.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We really have to be careful who we call our friends. OP is a prime example. OP, from the very first post, and every single person you have responded to after that, has consisted of shit-talking about your "friend." I don't care if my friend made 3x as much as me; if she asked me to purchase something, I would do it, no questions asked. Sounds like you have been helping this "friend" for many years, but there's a lot of bitterness behind it. I know that my friend would only ask for something if she was in a position of really needing my help. I would never feel anger or regret about it. We have a reciprocal relationship and have both helped each other in times of need. And if you really think she's asking as a way to take advantage of you, well, have you considered she doesn't think of you as a friend? You are definitely no friend of hers. You sound jealous, bitter, and obsessed. When my friend has successes, I am genuinely happy for her, and when she has failures, I hurt for her.

Definition of "snake in the grass" = OP.

I helped her get the job in the first place. I wrote her cover letter and let her borrow my purse (not returned) for the interview. I am not envious. You don’t know the half of it. I am curious and shocked by the turn of events and other things that happened where she even considered a GoFundMe page and family, her ex , and I intervened and talked her down from it only to find out she wasn’t broke at all. As I said, there’s other stuff that went on that I don’t want to describe in detail as that’s not my general concern. I suspect she’s a master manipulator who is using her boss the same way she’s used all of us. She also told my bf I may have a thing with her ex all because her ex messaged me with concern about her erratic behavior. Again, she has a history of doing these things and shutting people out when cornered and doesn’t want to get tested for bipolar disorder which is what her parents want.

This is about entry level admin gigs where the starting pay is 100k+ but since you wanted more info, there you go

Well you helped her get the job, you know exactly how to get one. Go get your own.

I guess I’ll have to write cover letters sucking up to each corporation and during calls, tell them my future plans are to stay with them and help them grow. I didn’t know going to grad school was a net minus for hiring managers.

OP, why would a hiring manager want to hear that your plan is to go to grad school rather than stay and help them grow?

[Anonymous]

Ah the EA gig....BEST job I ever had (at the time) managing calendars, travel and expenses, fetching coffee and lunch, etc... but you were basically "on call" as well...funny my daughter reminded me when I had to go to my boss's house in Potomac, pick up her sunglasses and fedex them to her at a board mtg in Whistler lol....I was making $80K in 1998 which was a TON of money for a single Mom with no degree...the COO and CEO EAs were making close to $120K....I often wonder where and what they are doing now??

[Anonymous]

there are three issues with OPs post.

1) she is wondering how ANY EA makes over 100K. that has been repeated over and over. In this market, it is because we are in demand.
2) she despises her friend for the lack of her work ethic and her cheapness. That's not really a jobs question, even though OP keeps framing it as one. Stop being her friend since you don't like this person.
3) How to become an EA because it's so cushy. Apply for a job like the rest of us and give it a go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She doesn’t have a college degree FYI. She watches Netflix and barely does her work. Is this the new trend? How do you people get these high paying administrative gigs?

I'm an EA making six figures without a bachelor's who watches a lot of Netflix. I do all my work that comes in, in a timely fashion. I pause Netflix or whatever I'm watching, and switch to music when doing work. But a lot of time I'm just monitoring my Inbox.

Hehe same. I'm watching the olympics right now. I love my job.

[Anonymous]

Yes OP, if you don't say you are enthusiastic and invested in the company you will not get the job, despite your advanced degree. Clearly a degree does not equal common sense in your case.