Is “secretary” still appropriate?
Going through job listings on craigslist right now and I’m always a little taken aback when someone uses the word “secretary.” I mean, I’m not that sensitive about it, and I’d certainly still apply (and if you pay me enough, you can call me whatever you damn well please), but I thought “administrative assistant” was the preferred nomenclature for the position?
the US government uses and embraces ”secretary.” i was surprised, too, when i joined the workforce to find it used so frequently.
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robot-heart reblogged this from edatrix and added:
If it’s good enough for Hillary, it’s good enough for me. (Well, for me if I were a secretary.) And I’ve always assumed...
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davereed reblogged this from edatrix and added:
The word “secretary” derives from a meaning of “One entrusted with secret or confidential documents.” I think...
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edatrix reblogged this from sarahchristine and added:
US government uses...embraces ”secretary.” i...surprised,...
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shorterexcerpts reblogged this from sarahchristine and added:
It’s possible they’re using...term secretary as a subtle hint
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