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« on: October 08, 2009, 05:25:10 am » |
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I would think most would answer, they would encourage their child to be whatever they want to be, but would encourage your child to be a PA or EA as a career profession? (of course they are our babies so would have to go to the top level! ;-)
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 08:08:17 am » |
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I don't have children but if I did, yes I would encourage them to use their strengths in whatever vocation they choose.
I would not discourage anyone from doing what they want.
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Sasha1170
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009, 08:25:42 am » |
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If they were interested in this career path, I would encourage them. I would encourage them to get their education and use that to support an industry they can relate to and they enjoy. You do have to like and be proud of what you do, or it will be hard to be happy in life. I am very proud of what I do and what I have accomplished, oh yes and what I have YET to accomplish supporting different companies, different levels of management.
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officepa
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 03:46:21 pm » |
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Can't somehow see my 14 year old son doing what I do  - don't think he has the patience.......!! We are currently discussing where his future lies and what are his skills that he could use in the workplace but it's hard to keep his attention - it seems so far away for him (little does he know  ) - and unless working involves playing football 50% of his day, he loses interest in our little chats Whatever choice he ends up making I will be there to put him right - he will learn from my mistakes/experiences. |
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feliciagold
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 06:50:44 pm » |
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I would not encourage my child to go into this work. I would encourage them to be more, a doctor, lawyer, someone that an admin works FOR.
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Katie G
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 07:49:01 pm » |
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Caveat: I don't have kids.
That said, I wouldn't DIScourage it. But I'd make it clear that the money isn't all that great, unless you're at the very top levels, and then you have to balance the $$ against your "you" time. (Someone posted an article on the boards a long time ago about some CEO who paid his PAs over $100K (US), but they were expected to work round the clock for him. Not for me, thank you.)
I'd also disabuse them of the notion that taking an admin job is a good way to "get your foot in the door" of a company with the idea that you'll move up and on to something else. We have a lot of admins where I am who have Bachelor's degrees, and some are completing Master's degrees, but it's still almost impossible to be considered for promotions to management positions.
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eturtle
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009, 09:55:48 am » |
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Yes I would if it is what they want. I would push for the college education at the same time. More and more top level assistants are specialized. THAT is where a degree can come in. But if my son or daughter wanted a job and was good at organizing, communications, etc. I would say go for it and be all you can be!
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Chatham Lady
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 11:52:41 am » |
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Yes I would if my child really wanted to follow this career path but I would want them to consider all their options very carefully. As parents of 2 children (still school age) my dh and I try to encourage our dkids to do their best at what ever they try - school work, sports, hobbies etc. We want them to be happy and well-balanced and of course to succeed in the future.
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