*For the sake of this article, the “good assistant” will be referred to in the feminine sense. In utmost sincerity, as an assistant, your job has nothing to do with how much you like (or dislike) your boss; how much you’re paid (or not paid); how much praise you receive (or don’t receive). Whether you’re... »
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