Administrative Professionals Day

It was never my plan to be an administrative assistant for the last 3 years of my life. It just kind of happened. But my philosophy in life is to always do my best in whatever endeavor I take on, and for the last 3 years, I've rocked this job. I mainly assist the top dog, but I have 115 other people who I help support, and every single one expects me to handle their problems or requests as a priority. I often drop everything to help with someone's issue. So is it really too much to ask for a little recognition on a day set aside for that?

I'm not big on birthday celebrations for myself because I think it's weird to celebrate something I didn't do. Birthdays just are. But on administrative assistant day at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, it would be nice if someone would give me a pat on the back.

I do have to acknowledge that my hubby wished me a good day. One employee called to acknowledge the fact that I circled it on his calendar. And one special biller made me strawberry shortcake!

But really, I do so much. I don't have a doctor like so many others here, so at Christmas or whenever the whim strikes them, I don't get a special bonus. I don't get invited to their house for a party. They don't take me out to lunch on my birthday. But I jump whenever they need me to.

So I guess I'll have to take care of this without anyone knowing. Happy day to me.