Love Thy Assistant

Looking for a way to bond with your administrative assistant, receptionist, or executive sidekick?

Maybe you’d like to get a rise out of them, or get even for all of those poorly taken messages?

Then why not relieve a little stress and bring a few laughs into both of your days with a well pulled off prank or two?

Because they usually follow a set schedule throughout the day, assistants and receptionists are among the easiest members of your office family to prank. And if the executive assistants at your place of work are anything like they are at mine, even the slightest upset in their carefully planned day is enough to stir them up for days.

Start with something simple (and classic) like removing the roller ball from their mouse, or rearranging the keys on their keyboard. Another old prank that works well is changing the language settings on their computer. Pick something fun like Afrikaans, German, or Egyptian.

Or, give them a taste of their own message taking medicine the next time they’re at lunch by leaving a “While you were out” note that will give them a good giggle when they return the call.

Try having them call back Myra Mains (and leave the number to a funeral parlor) or Mr. Behr (with the number to the local zoo).

For even more mischief, try disassembling their chair, and leaving all of the pieces neatly lined up next to a screwdriver. If you can get a friend to help you, you can even move your victim’s desk into the hallway or the nearest restroom.

Who knows? It may just end up bringing you and your assistant closer together!