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Your gift's in the post!
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How to entertain in style!
Don't show me the money!
Boost your hospitality rating
Conference Focus: Edinburgh
Celebrate how fabulous you are!
Managing money
Re-use, not refuse
My Career: London
Your chance to win...
Still to come on DeskDemon in March
Last issue we invited you to let off steam via our new feature "Sound Off!".
Well, several of you e-mailed us with strong opinions on various issues related
to corporate hospitality, but we've chosen this rant from Katharine Fleck,
an admin assistant in the Midlands.
Katharine works for a sales and marketing team of 12 in total, in an open plan marketing department. Her company provides a service for major utility providers in the region. Here's what gets on Katharine's nerves...
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I think it's really unfair the way some people in our company get invited to all the do's, and other people never get asked. Guess which one I am! The only one I get to go to is the Christmas party, but then it would be a bit odd if I was the only person in the company who wasn't there. But when it comes to other events and hospitality events, I never get asked. All the sales team go along and have a great jolly, and they come back and the next week all I hear about is what a laugh they had. I think if I hear one more joke about what Simon did to Jason, I'll scream. And they never seem to realise that in the whole office I'm the only one who didn't go - and that I might be a bit hurt about that. Because I support them all year, and do all the stuff they don't want to do, because they think they're above it. So I think just once it would be nice if they invited me too. My mate in accounts says maybe it's because I'm young (19), but I don't think that's a good reason. I've worked here over two years, and I think it's unfair not to give these perks to everyone from time to time. I mean, I know the sales teams sell, and make money for the company, but I help them sell, don't I! |
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What do you think of Katharine's tirade? Do you agree with her rant, do you think it's nonsense, or do you think she's partly right?
Vote now, and we'll let you know next issue what most of you thought of Katharine's view.
Remember last issue, our anonymous PA writer was fed up with being asked to prepare conference presentations at the last minute, despite trying to get the directors to plan early? We asked you what you thought and you obviously felt a lot of sympathy for her views. Here's the result
Your Vote A: |
Yes! She's right - I've been there myself ! |
80% |
Your Vote B: |
I agree with part of what she says. |
18% |
Your Vote C: |
No - it's nonsense. She's just not organised! |
2% |
And to send your Sound Off! to us, just email to express@deskdemon.com. Send us no more than 300 words, your name and firm (or remain anonymous) and we'll pick the best to publish.
Next issue the theme is all about celebrating the contribution of the PA to the UK's business and organisations. Do you get enough recognition for what you do? Do you feel valued? Let's hear what winds you up!
