PA boundaries and 'admin support'

[stressedoutpa]

I started a new job before Christmas as PA to three directors. It's early days and I am still finding my feet but since starting I have found out that I am also expected to provide admin support to the three teams.

Without going into much detail, I am already busy with the three and various events/exhibitions and I am also being asked to complete random unrelated tasks for the teams which are often last minute; flights, hotels, car hire, taxis, po requests, couriers, post, etc. etc.

I could honestly scream..... I feel so frustrated. I left a 1:2 PA role for this job but this is more 1:25.

Clearly, I need to discuss this with my line manager but having spoken to one of the other directors and one of the PAs, the expectation is that you need to do what ever is asked.

At which point did five people's jobs become one PA job?

Oh well done! Heres hoping the new job is better.

Thank you redexpat

It can't be any worse!

wow, Stressed. So they expect you to be a mind-reader as well. Lovely.

Is your new job out of admin?

Yes, I'll be one of a few junior members of a team. There will be a bit of admin but it will be my own. No chance of anyone giving me theirs as I will be out and about doing my thing once trained.

It's very different to what I've ever done before and I'm so excited. Lots of potential to study and go up the ladder which I fully intend to do.

I already know one person in the team and another one who used to work there. I'm assured it is a great place to work, everyone is very supportive and there is no requirement to work silly hours.

No middle aged white men in suits expecting me to do the office wifework either....