Business Assistant: Pros and Cons
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Business assistants, sometimes known as administrative assistants or secretaries, help companies succeed by taking care of a number of everyday needs. You can learn various pros and cons to becoming a business assistant by reading below.
| Business Assistant: PROS |
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| Various industries to choose from for employment (government agencies, medical facilities, offices, schools, etc.)* |
| Minimal education requirements* |
| Work in a comfortable environment* |
| Schedule will include normal working hours* |
| Business Assistant: CONS |
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| Certain industries are expected to see less employment growth for business assistants* |
| Working at desks and computers for long periods of time can cause issues like carpal tunnel and back pain* |
| Some advancement opportunities require additional education* |
| Assistants may need to gain additional knowledge in a specific field, such as business, law or medicine* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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