7 Careers for a Better Work-Life Balance

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#5. Administrative Assistant:



Administrative assistants basically keep the office in order and act as the voice of the company to the outside world. These professionals constantly juggle their tasks and are involved in managing schedules and offer customer service when executives aren’t available. It is difficult to define the job description of these professionals, as they are frequently expected to jump into any assignment that needs immediate attention.



If you are a look out for a profession that won’t incorporate a lot of overtime, then a career as administrative assistant can be a perfect fit for you. These professionals are most likely to work in comfortable settings and are expected to carry out stress-free tasks such as handling travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, conducting research, etc.



The educational requirement for this profession is an Associate’s degree in accounting, business, secretarial science or a related field.




The average salary for this profession is in the range of 0.92 lakhs to 4.75 lakhs per annum, as reported by the PayScale website.




 



 
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