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
A 3 country trip begins in 4 days. Now is when you think we can affordably change 3 of the flight?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Yes, please let me do that. I love doing that. You are doing so many things wrong.
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 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.
Yes, please let me do that. I love doing that. You are doing so many things wrong.
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.
How dare I make weekend plans.
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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.
How dare I make weekend plans.
You think today is a downer day and want me to order sweets for the team?
Fuck yes I will!!
Fuck yes I will!!
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
You think today is a downer day and want me to order sweets for the team?
Fuck yes I will!!
Fuck yes I will!!
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
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
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
Sitting in a coffee shop and hearing people talk on the phone about cost of services and negotiations feels crazy to me.
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!???
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!???
Found a bodycam on the side of the road.
June 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Found a bodycam on the side of the road.
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
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.
Sometimes it is guide to get out and see some nature
May 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Sometimes it is guide to get out and see some nature
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
Once has someone try to make an event called "swinging for the cure". It was supposed to be about Golf
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.
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
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.
Like that they should avoid a certain elevator, or not stand too close to person X when talking.
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
Oh, the day went perfectly? It either was planned out 2 months ago, or I planned it all at 4pm yesterday.
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
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?
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.
I can't find the common thread is all the individuals other than fealty.
April 21, 2025 at 3:28 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.
I can't find the common thread is all the individuals other than fealty.
Why can't other people be efficient. This 3 paragraph email could have been one sentence.
April 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Why can't other people be efficient. This 3 paragraph email could have been one sentence.
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
It wasn't till Covid I realized we were supposed to do actual work when working from home. #EAlife #executiveassistant
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
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!
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
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"
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
Some days the boss comes in for an hour and heads out. My role is very important for the day. Provide cover.
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
Have you ever spent hours researching a specific product for your boss only for them to realize they don't want it? Daily!!
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
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.
Sometimes, but not often, a Klondike isn't enough
April 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Sometimes, but not often, a Klondike isn't enough
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
25% of this job is how you get along with people. That can be the fun part, or the worst