Message #61492

[msmarieh]

The original purpose of APW was twofold - to recognize the contributions of a group that largely went unrecognized during the week AND to help others recognize the path of an administrative professional as a viable career option. To that end, it is no different than National Engineers Week, for instance.

I am very active in IAAP (the sponsor of the observance) and I usually chair the APW event in our chapter. I do this so that other admins get an opportunity to get out, get some goodies and receive some back pats.

For myself personally, I couldn't care less if my boss recognizes the day or not. I am far more concerned with how he treats me the other 364 days of the year, particularly as it relates to my professional development and training.

Marie