Message #73172

[peaches2160]

Coincidentally, I had a discussion with my boss the other day with a similar situation.  I tild him I guess I take my job too seriously, because I always know where he is, how to reach him, and always know when he is and is not available.  We are in sync.  If I don't have an answer, I try to find it, or direct the person to the appropriate party to get the answer to their question.  Some EA's are not like that, and it is frustrating to me.  He had to actually call his boss to find out if he would be attending a meeting, because I received an answer of, "well, not sure if he will want to attend at at time, but he is open, so you can send it and see if he accepts".  I accept and decline all meetings for my boss.  I manage his schedule and if there is a conflict, owrk to resolve it.  I am aware of the priorities.  I do not complain when asked to sit in on staff meetings, monthly mgmt team mtgs, etc., as I want to be included and have an understanding of what is going on.  Is that taking my job too seriously?  Hmmmm.  I don't know whether it is laziness on the other EA's part, or a lack of interest.  Maybe they are disenchanted with their role, or just there for a paycheck.  I understand having to play the hierarchy game though.  And it is frustrating to me when my boss has to call his boss to find out if he will attend a meeting that is being scheduled for his knowledge, when his EA will not step up and manage his time.