What do you think?

[sburks]

What should I think if my boss/company doesn't recognize Administrative Professionals Week/Day?  If you are an excellent employee and they say the work is great, but not even a card is given.  They feel its enough just to say "good job" and then on to the next rush.  

[unique]

Welcome to "The Hub" sburks

Unfortunately not all bosses/companies recognise the day/week.  It is great to see that some do, and not only do they recognise the importance of this to the employee, but certainly do/give something special to them to mark the day.

I am one of the 'unfortunates' that is not recognised, then again I am in a Managerial position nowadays, so don't actually expect it.

I also run a home-based business, so I'm my own boss there - and decided to treat myself to a long soak in the bath with favourite bath bombs, some 'easy listening' music playing, candles burning........just felt thoroughly pampered, then later enjoyed a nice glass of wine.

It's Friday, and conga-time so join in and and treat yourself at the end of the special week for all Administration staff.




Pam
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[sburks]

Thanks for your reply.  I will treat myself to something.  

[spitfire78]

I also didn't receive anything from any of my bossies (although I did get a plant from one of the other areas that I support).  However, my main bossie is such a great guy. I've worked for him for almost 23 years, and we get along fabulously.  He always says thank you (and means it!) when I've done something for him, and always treats me with respect.  In my mind, that is a lot more important than flowers or a luncheon one day out of the year.  Sometimes after the week has passed, he'll all of a sudden remember and say, oops I forgot to do something for you.  And I always tell him not to worry about it, because I value his respect and kindness far more than anything else.  

And for one of my bossies who absolutely does not respect me at all and treats me as if I'm stupid all the time, if he gave me flowers or chocolates, I'd probably throw them in the trash because I know that it would be merely a gesture and not sincerely meant.

[supergirl]

Good point, spitfire.  Since you have a good relationship with your boss, you could probably give him a gentle reminder before AP week, though, eh?  I do that--just as at home I point out Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and any other holidays that could slip the mind of my well-meaning, but busy spouse.  If it truly doesn't matter to you, then I wouldn't bother, but it's a thought.

Supergirl

[sburks]

Did you ever have it happen when actions and words didn't match?

[Jackie G]

Well I too am self employed so pay myself on the back!!!

However, funny to share:  Wednesday 21 April was the day this year as you know.  It also happened to be the Queen's birthday so all the Union flags were flying on flagpoles which lie empty the rest of the year and when I commented on a flag I could see flying across from my normal 'just roofs' view from my parliament office, I asked my MSP why the flags were up (forgotten at this point...)

When she said it was the Queen's birthday (after wondering!) I said, Oh it's also Professional Secretaries' Day (C), thought they must be making a special effort in Edinburgh this year to recognise it, so we had a good laugh.  It has to be said that this particular client, my MSP, is totally appreciative of me throughout the year and so I don't 'need' to have anything commemorated on the day or week itself.

IQPS is celebrating the end of Professional Secretaries' Week (c) today by holding its annual Spring Conference in London.  I'm celebrating in my own way, going to see David Cassidy on his last ever UK tour tonight in Glasgow!  Listening to him just now, to get in the mood!

Jackie
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[countrigal]

Sburks, welcome to DD!

Unfortunately there are a lot of bosses and companies that do not recognize the day or week.  If it is definitely a company thing, then I'd just plan on treating myself that week.  If not, if it's only bossie that refuses to acknowledge the day or week, then maybe dropping a little hint prior to the week might help.  If he really just doesnt' feel it's necessary, and you can't bring any pressure to him (ie:  Look, the President's Secretary got such a wonderful boguet, wasn't that nice?) then try not to let it get to you.  The main thing is on any given day, are you being told you're appreciated?  Or shown in other ways?  The day/week is great, but if you're getting the words and/or actions on days other than those set out for them to use, then I'd say you're doing good and not worry.

CountriGal
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[dwreath]

In case people are keeping track of numbers or percentages... I wanted to raise my hand as one of the company's that doesn't recognize the day.  When the subject of Admin Prof. Day comes up... the bosses just laugh at it.  They don't believe in the day I guess you could say.

D.

[hgray]

My company too doesn't recognise it - in this area of the UK I haven't really seen these kind of days being celebrated (both of my recent companies haven't celebrated this) but again as previous posts have said - I'd much rather have my boss appreciate me every day by saying thank you (which he does on a regular basis)  and not take me for granted.

Helen