I’m obsessed with Hoarders on A&E – every episode ends with me frantically scrubbing the floor in my bathroom, convinced that if I don’t I am going to die alone under a pile of decade-old magazines. Matt Paxton is the star of the show – a cleaner, organizer, and amateur therapist, he deals with many of the show’s most outrageous and unmanageable hoarders. In an interview with Bloomberg, Paxton says that not only does every family have a hoarder, every office does too. Think about it: do you know which employee always has a stash of pens? Who has a secret candy jar? These small collections might be evidence of a bigger hoard. I know I’m guilty of keeping extra stuff at my office – a sweater or change of clothes in case I need to go out after work and am not dressed properly, clear nail polish in case I get a run in my tights, and maybe whatever leftovers I’m going to warm up in the fridge today and eat for lunch. But does that make me a hoarder? I’m not sure, but I think this is an excellent time to break into the office Lysol stash.
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Looking for a new job in 2010? Well, here’s some good news – one of the ten best professions for job prospects next year is Executive Assistant. In other words – you!
Here’s what Careerbuilder (via Robert Half International) has to say:
Companies with leaner teams are looking for employees to take on a wider range of duties. Executive assistants who can wear many hats, support multiple managers and adapt readily to change are in particular demand. These individuals are likely to see starting salaries of $35,000 to $47,000.
In case you didn’t catch that, it’s a fancy description for “Combo Job.” But hey, at least it’s a job. If you’re thinking of switching careers, this list seems to indicate that you should probably check out IT or financial services.
Ever worked for a company that let people bring their pets to work? I did, and when my cubemate brought in his cocker spaniel it made my whole day more interesting. Well, one office in Corpus Christi, TX, has the right idea. When an employee of the J.C. Elliot Landfill found a cute kitten among the garbage, he brought the kitty (named, appropriately, Elliot) back to work. Elliot is now the “office cat.” If you click this link about the story, you will find both an adorable picture of Elliot at work on his computer and a good Office Space joke. In the meantime, I’ve decided this is an excellent excuse to post one of my favorite kitty videos. This is really going to improve the quality of my Monday.
There are many awesome parts about this story in which a woman in Arkansas slipped tranquilizers into her boss’ cup of coffee. First, there is the fact that she put tranquilizers in her boss’ coffee. Then, there is the part where, when she got busted and was asked why she did it, she said, “he needed to chill out.” However, I think my absolute favorite thing about this story is that it was sent to me by my mom. I love my mom, but she usually just sends me cute pictures of cats. But it turns out she also has a good eye for potential Save the Assistants posts. Thanks, Mom! And remember kids, I’m not telling you to drug your boss.
