AdminSecret

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn't matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning *reflects how you feel about your job* – that you take your position seriously, ...

If you have to be stuck at your desk all day, you might as well make it fun. From the totally useful to the completely random, there’s no end to the gadgets that can perk up your work day. Here’s our collection of the greatest office gadgets of all time!           Laser Trip Wire Fruit-Powered Clock USB ...

Gearing up for your summer vacation, but aren't sure which direction to go? When it comes to vacationing in the U.S., you’ve got 50 states full of unique travel destinations. So which city is the best travel destination? We’ve rated 25 cities for vacationing by examining what each has to offer: culture, food, travel expenses and more! Our criteria: • ...

Do you have a secret office crush? Do you want to tell that witch in accounting where she can stick that file? Is your coworker's fashion sense less cosmopolitan and just more... confused? Dish, rant, spill in AdminSecret's popular Anonymous Forums. Tell all in this totally-fun and totally-safe discussion zone. It's like your own online journal/ punching bag/ best listener ever. ...

Just how detrimental is the extended use of high heels to women's bodies? Interestingly enough, not a single piece of men's clothing poses a similar risk to men's health. But just because something is bad for women doesn't mean that women will stop wearing it. High heels are one easy way of fitting a certain aesthetic concept of what a ...

Last year, America lost 2.6 million jobs. On Monday alone, we learned that some of our biggest employers plan to cut another 55,000. This is a wakeup call to Washington that the American people need us to act and act immediately. – President Obama in response to the House’s vote of 244 to 188 for the proposed stimulus As Americans, we ...

Some of us are night owls. Others, early birds. Apparently, based on your chronotype, you will be more naturally alert earlier or later in the day. And your type may dictate when and for how long you sleep. But while a natural variance in sleep patterns is natural, it appears that the early bird is indeed the more coveted of ...

I'm a sucker for a well-made TV ad. Inspired by the Nike "Just Do It" and "Air Jordan" campaigns of decades past, I mentally mapped out storyboards of the spots I wanted to produce. Nowadays I laugh at clever beer and soda commercials and get mad or pump my fist in the air along with political ads. I cheered for Apple's ...

BY DAY it passes as demure office attire, suitable for boardroom meetings and making presentations to clients. But by night, this seemingly simple little black dress transforms into sexy evening wear. The dress, dubbed the “ultimate addition” to any girl’s wardrobe, is capable being transformed in under three minutes. Created by designer Tansy Hamley on behalf of website DatingDirect.com, the dress, ...

If you’re a lucky owner of a furry four-legged companion (or a few of them!), you probably understand the heart-wrenching guilt of having to leave them at home all day while you’re working. Oh, how they suffer. No one to toss a toy around for them. No one to take them outside … or to let them back in. No laps ...

Have you ever arrived at work and realized you forgot something small, yet critical, at home? Like your I-must-have-it-everyday-or-I’ll-die chapstick? Well, here is AdminSecret’s list of office essentials, must-have supplies to stash away at your desk to help you avoid those minor panic moments in the future. [photo:12935] Beauty Supplies Dry Shampoo Available in spray or powder forms, dry shampoo will ...

View the job countdown slideshow by scrolling through the pages below These are tough times for job seekers. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady in June at 5.5%, the highest rate since October 2004. The outlook is especially bleak in residential construction and automobiles, and for workers without a college degree. But there are employment bright spots, particularly in technology, according ...

Desiree Rogers threw the perfect birthday party for one of President-elect Barack Obama's senior advisers this month, meticulously planning details down to the flowers (orchids) and cake (yellow with chocolate frosting). Now the accomplished businesswoman and Harvard University MBA will become the country's uber party planner - and much more - as the White House social secretary for the Obamas, her ...

“No day in your working life will be so bad if you follow the right ergonomic techniques.” Usually, an employee working at the desk has a habit of working for longer hours without following proper ergonomic techniques. In order to avoid stress throughout the day and work with maximum alertness, you need to follow some ergonomic techniques. Ergonomic techniques are very ...

Dieters who write down everything they eat each day lose twice as much weight as those who don't, according to one of the largest weight-loss studies ever conducted. This confirms the importance of keeping a food diary — advice that nutritionists and weight-loss programs have pushed for years. Scientists at four clinical research centers recruited 1,685 overweight or obese adults who ...

h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Are You Normal? quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1) You are: a) Male b) Female - Correct answer! 2) How old are you? a) 19 or under b) 20 to 64 - Correct answer! c) Over 65 3) Do you currently have a job? a) Yes ...

Are you looking for a job, but think can't find one because there just aren't any opportunities out there? Think again. There are a few companies that are still growing and thriving despite, or maybe due to, the economic downturn. AdminSecret did the research for you and compiled a list of 15 workplaces that aren't laying people off, and that might ...

Sharpie will recently be releasing a brand new product that we here at BuyOnlineNow are really excited about, a stainless steel Sharpie marker.  Sharpie has been very successful with the time-proven design of their sharpie permanent markers, sturdy construction, comfortable grip, smooth and even writing capabilities and a clip to fasten the marker to your pocket.  Now, with a stainless steel ...

The day Ellen Simonetti came home to her Austin (Tex.) condominium in September 2004 and checked her answering machine messages, she had no idea they'd change her life dramatically. Simonetti, a Delta flight attendant for nearly eight years, was getting ready for one of her regularly assigned trips to Italy. "They said: 'Please call. It's about your trip tomorrow,'" she recalls. ...

I am almost retired, and have words of wisdom to share with those of you still of an age to change your life. I started working as an administrative while in college, and continued right until this time of my life, which is a lot of years. I just would like to emphasize that if you can possibly get out of ...