'The whole atmosphere in the room changed': Assistant stuns their oblivious, wealthy coworkers with reality check

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Aug 9, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

This assistant isn't afraid to rock the boat. Every office place is different, and when you first begin working there, you start to learn the etiquette of the place. Some offices are very open and chatty, while others have unspoken rules that no one talks to higher ups. In some office spaces, people are expected to answer emails or phone calls immediately, whereas other places it's okay to take some time to respond. This might cause a few awkward moments for newcomers!

This assistant writes that their coworkers are "usually pretty good to work with," but then adds that they have some odd topics of conversation. The OP, u/AdOpen1605, shares that they're making ⅔ less than their coworkers, since they're an administrative assistant. With such a low entry level salary, it's hard to make ends meet, and some people with salaries that low even need multiple jobs to stay afloat. So it's no wonder this OP was getting pretty annoyed with hearing their coworkers talk about fancy things like getting their clothes tailored or buying a house. Can you imagine buying a house in today's day and age? It's a real privilege that most of us can't even dream of affording, yet this OP's coworkers are acting like it's no big deal.

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