Re: The Pond Project (see posts down this thread to get the whole story)

The approval from the architectural committee arrived today.

I framed it. I wrapped. I put a bow on it. I handed it to my boss.

Let the games begin…now the real fun starts. Building this sucker.

[insert expletive here.]

It rained today!  If I had an emoticon for jumping up and down I would put it here.

Those who have been reading my blogs, know that I’ve been put in charge of a “pond” project at my boss’s house. Well, I laughingly mentioned he could have his frigging pond finished a lot faster if it rained, and it did!!!!

Ah, That felt good. Now back to reality. Yes it rained. Yes, we have hole in the ground that is now a WET hole in the ground. This does not a pond make. How I wish it did. Continue Reading…

Hello all. I am back from my trip to New York City.  Hard to get myself back on the ground and my head back into my work life. That’s what vacation is suppose to be all about, right? You feel transported….

Anyway, I met someone on my trip who has read my blog and commented that I did a nice job, especially with pretending to be all the different mystery bloggers. What? WHOA! Back up. Continue Reading…

Part three in the continuing saga of “the pond” building project.

No pond yet.

Big hole in the ground.

I hope it rains soon.

Then we’ll have our friggin’ pond!

PS Moving to China soon…just kidding.

Spouses.  Be it a wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, significant other or ‘new special friend,’ it’s a major element to your work environment.

First, remember it’s a job.  You are not your clients’ best friend and soul mate.  You are an employee.  Even if think you’re the ‘Turtle’ to his ‘Vincent Chase’, when you’re on the clock, you’re not a friend but an employee who has a job to do.  If there are issues between your boss and his spouse or family (I’m going keep using ‘his’ as a reference and let you, the reader fill in the appropriate title) you must remember, it’s your employer who’s paying your check. Continue Reading…

Hello everyone. Remember I wrote a few weeks ago about how my boss went to China, I was suppose to have a few days off, but I had to deal with the “pond” issue at his house? If this makes no sense to you, scroll down to my last blog. Trust me, it’s worth reading.

Anyway, the boss is back, labor day holiday is over, and I thought everything was fine. It’s not. Continue Reading…

Ever been on a bad job interview? You know, the ones that have you smiling politely on the outside all while scanning the room for the quickest escape route. Yes, I admit I have been on some doozies which had me looking for Ashton Kutcher to jump out and yell, “You’ve been Punk’d.” But since I’m a personal assistant used to being behind the camera, I know it’s really just another indication of a bad job. Continue Reading…

8:00 am

It’s another sunny day in Southern California. I’m in a good mood because my celebrity boss — all-around good guy, beloved by millions — is off to the Olympics later tonight. He’s not in the Olympics — just going to China to see the sights and see some sports. Continue Reading…

Another new mystery blogger joins us today. Say hello to Joey R.!

In Business You Don’t Get What You Deserve, You Get What You Ask For

There is a book by author Chester L. Karrass called, In Business As in Life, You Don’t Get What You Deserve, You Get What You Negotiate. The title is pretty self-explanatory. I recently came across a very good illustration of exactly how true that principle is, especially for personal assistants. Let me give you a case in point. Continue Reading…

ARGHHHHH!

I just felt like screaming. Thank you readers for letting me vent for a second! Continue Reading…