Everytime I get congestion from a cold, my doctor insists that I have allergies. He would always give me free samples of Allegra. The truth is that I don't have allergies. I just get congestion from colds. Once the cold is over, I'm back to normal and the congestion is gone.

There is a website called Free Biz Mag that gives you free subscriptions. All you need to do is to answer a few questions and based on your answers, you will be qualified to receive certain free subscriptions. It doesn't hurt to claim that you're an executive who makes certain important decisions on a daily basis. Heck, non-fat or low-fat? Latte or Mocha? Those are important decisions we make every day!

I hate doing personal things for people too...that's why I can never be a good EA. Thank God everyone does their own shredding and conference-room booking here. Otherwise, I will go insane. I used to envy this EA at my old workplace for making over $50k a year just screening calls and buying lunches. But actually, come to think of it, it's a tough job. I would never be able to do that kind of work. It really takes a certain type of personality to be able to stand it.

Sometimes I ask if I'm just slow or too hard on myself? I have been in this position for about 5 months now, and yet, I still feel like I don't know anything. I know there is always a learning curve, but how long do these curves last? Every time I get questioned about something, I feel really stupid for not being able to answer quickly enough. Or just flat out don't know how to answer. I came into this position with high recommendations and I feel like I'm not meeting expectations.