My sister was fretting today because her boss hadn't done anything for Secretary's Day (or Administrative Professional's Day or whatever you want to call it...my sister actually describes herself as a secretary, so I mean no insult). She was fretting because she was afraid she'd somehow pissed her boss off.
Now I'm fretting. Guess who neglected to do anything for Insert-Your-Preferrred-Term-Here Day?
My assistant isn't a secretary and pretty much she tells me what to do. But when I leave piles of folders in a designated place, she puts them back in the filing cabinets. I'm guessing I should have at least gotten her a card. But at the grocery store 15 minutes ago, they'd already packed up the Administrative Professional Day cards! I can not be the only lame boss who waited until after the last minute, can I?
Posted by Nic at April 27, 2005 05:27 PMIf it makes you feel better, a certain director down the hall, who does have a secretary, looked at the flowers that Boss got me and asked "Oh, is it your birthday or something?" He made no indication that he intended to acknowlege [Whatever] Day.
Posted by: Karen at April 28, 2005 08:42 AMYeah, it isn't really on my calendar, either. I try to express appreciation all the time, anyway, to make my people feel valued for their work and contribution. That's a lot better than a once a year card, I think.
Posted by: RP at April 29, 2005 06:52 PM