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TM1976

Sunshine12 wrote: »

Sounds to me like you think having a PA is basically having a glorified skivvy to do with what you please. I would never have dreamed of treating staff like that!! Different if the offer was made by them if they going to shops anyway (and reciprocated if I was) but certainly not expected of them. You must be a blast to work for!!

What is the point of having a PA if not to get them doing the admin tasks you don't have time for?

Sunshine12

I agree however, since when was organising what you are going to have for dinner an "admin" task?

fengirl_2

If you get your employees to do personal work for you, then that proportion of their wages is a benefit in kind (if you are an employee), or should be added back in your self assessment (if you are self employed).

TM1976

Sunshine12 wrote: »

I agree however, since when was organising what you are going to have for dinner an "admin" task?

You have customers coming / a meeting organised and you want to arrange for some food to be put on during the meeting?

Sunshine12

TM1976 wrote: »

You have customers coming / a meeting organised and you want to arrange for some food to be put on during the meeting?

Again, not what I originally commented on. The example above is relating to company requirements, not a duty thats expected to be carried out by a secretary because her boss cant be a*sed!

TM1976

OK, no probs, you misread the post.
Quote:
Originally Posted by PolishBigSpender
At least from my point of view, a secretary is there to do as you please, within reason. Organising meals and ordering food isn't unreasonable - it's quite a normal thing for a PA to do.

Isnt unreasonable in whose opinion - yours or hers? I assume things like popping out to get you a pint of milk or organise what you having for dinner isnt in her job description so what would make it reasonable?!!! Sounds to me like you think having a PA is basically having a glorified skivvy to do with what you please. I would never have dreamed of treating staff like that!! Different if the offer was made by them if they going to shops anyway (and reciprocated if I was) but certainly not expected of them. You must be a blast to work for!!

Sunshine12

Ah, get it thanks. Wasnt clear (which I think other people have also said). If this referred to stuff in the office context then totally fine IMO. Apologies to PolishBigSpender if this is what you meant. I take it all back! The "there to do as you please" threw me. Sorry.

p.s Thanks TM1976 for pointing out my possible error in interpretation.