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Well… you can try. At least. However, of course, not everyone suits for this job. And, no surprise that not all of assistants are successful in what they do. I’m strongly convinced that before to dive deep in this job – the first question should be – why do I need it, second – how special I am to be successful. Yes, assistants – are special, unique people.

If to touch the philosophy – what is success itself? What it means to you? You want be popular, want people to know about you. Or, want to become the manager who leads the big company? If to think – assistant’s job is not about success, as we understand it in our ordinary life. Moreover, I know people who do not consider assistants as part of management team. Then, what it’s about if not about success and not about recognition. And while making the step to become an assistant – you should be ready to face this reality. You should be sure that the reason why you have chosen this profession is not because you’re looking for success. That is why – the questions are why and how? Sorry for tautology. And that’s why not all of us can do this job.

It’s for elected ones, who understand their own place in the story and the roles of others. And, of course, who can accept the opinion of people around and know what to do with it. First of all, of course, not permitted to be broken by this opinion. But this is not what I wanted to talk about in this note. Some of you, or probably most of you, will agree that it took years to get “armored” and face the difficulties on our job with smile. To become those who can shake hands with business owners and don’t feel themselves “bounded by privilege”. Do you know why? Because the business sharks are supported by our colleagues and they know the value.

Everything what assistants finally get – is the respect. But, it costs so much more! And, believe me, assistants would not sell this even for billion dollars. A! Final question before to decide that everyone can do this job – do you really ready to work for the respect of one person? In this world when money sometimes plays much poorer role than you can imagine.