Job: Administrative Assistant (United States)

It's hard to say whether my rate of pay is actually fair. It seems that, for the area, it isn't bad, but for the job itself, it's too little. Supposedly the national average for this job pays a lot more than my pay, but employers here are paying below that average - even though I live and work on Long Island in New York! Amazing!

As for my duties, in many ways my employer expects more than is possible, and more than the salary calls for. And there is definitely bias here. If you are not extremely self-confident and even pushy, you will be stepped on!

My advice? Work not just on your work skills, but on your self-confidence. Stick up for yourself, while maintaining professionalism. Dedication is important, but integrity and being the best you can be are the most important things to strive for!

Always try to make contact with the manager yourself when applying for work.