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10 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE QUITTING YOUR JOB

There are many reasons people leave their jobs, but here are some crucial factors to consider before you do.Many people take the big leap and quit their jobs having no backup plan or job offer. If the thought of quitting your job has crossed your mind bec ...

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13 TYPES OF TOXIC CO-WORKERS TO AVOID – Part 2

The Office Clown They're walking jokes who try too hard to be funny but come off as weird instead. Usually harmless, but sometimes can get annoying when they try to make fun of the boss and make the situation more awkward.Most commonly found: In any offi ...

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13 TYPES OF TOXIC CO-WORKERS TO AVOID – Part 1.

If you work in an office where the culture is pretty laid back and the only person you deal with is your easy-going supervisor, then you are in the lucky 10% and the rest of us envy you.We all know there's a psycho in some form or another at every workpla ...

Episode 15: THE CAR ACCIDENT

Sherri was working on some files she had brought home from work when her phone rang. She rolls her eyes as her sister’s name flashed on the screen. It's Saturday, and she was meant to drive her mom to a party, she was certain that was why Bisola was calli ...

Episode 14: THE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sherri admired the beautiful heavy drapes that adorned her boss's living room windows. It was a Saturday morning, sunlight streamed into the room as she lifted the drapes. Her boss, Mrs Adams, was scrolling through a tablet clutched between her palms.“Lea ...

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40 MUST-READ BOOKS FOR ASSISTANTS

Do you want to excel in your position as an assistant or administrative professional? Do you have dreams of being promoted to the executive level one day? There are many paths towards promotion and career progression. It's not only about working hard, alt ...

Episode 13: THE MISTAKE

"Oh, what I am going to do?" Sherri asked out loud.She paced her office; nerves attacked her each time she took a step. She was about to lose her mind, and soon, it might be her job. Sherri's boss, Mrs Adams, travelled to London for a business conference ...

Episode 12: DATE NIGHT

Sherri’s doorbell rang, announcing the arrival of her blind date. Her weekends were usually filled with work, but she was going on a date with her friend's work buddy this weekend.She grabbed her purse off the couch and opened the door. Her date stood at ...