Unhinged Assistant
asstke.bsky.social
Unhinged Assistant
@asstke.bsky.social
I am an assistant. A professional at it. Of course I am underpaid and walked all over.
A 3 country trip begins in 4 days. Now is when you think we can affordably change 3 of the flight?
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
EA life: Having 10 minutes to book a catered lunch that takes place in 2 hours.
Reason for the lunch: Boss decided to celebrate my birthday, and made me set it up, and then do clean up.
Happening at same time: All other EAs going out for a holiday meal put together by the company.
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
What is that? Drop everything to reformat a travel itinerary so it is earlier to read and just more pleasing to look at?

Yes, please let me do that. I love doing that. You are doing so many things wrong.
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It is 6 am on a Friday. Of course there are screaming urgent emails and they now want me to work the weekend.

How dare I make weekend plans.
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
You think today is a downer day and want me to order sweets for the team?

Fuck yes I will!!
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I am an EA merc. For the right price I can quickly come in and take care of a problem. I won't kill people though, or threaten anyone, no violence at all. Really I drop in to schedule things, book flights etc. Regular EA stuff. Maybe not a merc. Just an EA
September 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sitting in a coffee shop and hearing people talk on the phone about cost of services and negotiations feels crazy to me.
September 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!???
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Found a bodycam on the side of the road.
June 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
If you need someone to provide coverage for 5 days, don't make them "complete an assessment" that takes 3+hours. They are being brought in to make sure nothing burns down, not to take over.
June 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Sometimes it is guide to get out and see some nature
May 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Once has someone try to make an event called "swinging for the cure". It was supposed to be about Golf
May 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Training my replacement is so satisfying. Being able to show them the little tips and tricks I learned the hard way.

Like that they should avoid a certain elevator, or not stand too close to person X when talking.
April 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Oh, the day went perfectly? It either was planned out 2 months ago, or I planned it all at 4pm yesterday.
April 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I know this is a long shot, @stephenking.bsky.social have you had an assistant, how many have you had, do you still have one and what is the best thing one ever did?
April 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Working in an office with someone who puts up multiple photos of government administrative officials is very odd. Why? Are those people your heros?

I can't find the common thread is all the individuals other than fealty.
April 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Why can't other people be efficient. This 3 paragraph email could have been one sentence.
April 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It wasn't till Covid I realized we were supposed to do actual work when working from home. #EAlife #executiveassistant
April 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I swear if the executive doesn't use the reservations I made for them and I lose access to my OpenTable account again, I will lose it. Again!
April 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Never underestimate the stupidity of someone, anyone to put something truly self centered and racist into writing. All in the name of "doing the right thing"
April 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Some days the boss comes in for an hour and heads out. My role is very important for the day. Provide cover.
April 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Have you ever spent hours researching a specific product for your boss only for them to realize they don't want it? Daily!!
April 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
There is a satisfaction that comes with planning a trip that is perfectly completed without issue. Doesn't mean the schedule wasn't deviated from, but a trip where people come back happy makes the following days better.
April 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sometimes, but not often, a Klondike isn't enough
April 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
25% of this job is how you get along with people. That can be the fun part, or the worst
April 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM