annie89509 wrote:conversationpc wrote:Ehwmatt wrote:I think he's addressing entry-level people more than anything. I can't tell you the amount of times I've seen the secretaries and what not in my department sitting there losing important documents, surfing the web shopping for clothes, talking on the phone, talking about the latest fad diet, and generally doing anything not resembling work. The guy is making a great point that would be much better communicated with a softer tone and better choice of words, but I understand what he's saying.
I also can't tell you the amount of times I've seen so-called executives giving other employees the shaft, backstabbing, and kissing ass to get ahead rather than just hard work. In my experience, there are about an equal percentage of hard workers, with the exception of the perpetually poor, at all levels. Each income level has its own inherent pitfalls that cause them to be less than what they should be.
The term "secretary" is archaic. They are called administrative (or executive) assistants. I can tell you without these individuals, an office (or the whole company) would come to a grinding halt. On the other hand, if it was HR's intention to fill these positions as entry level .... well, then you get what you paid for.
is that like " Waitress/Waiter" is now "Server"
