If assistants are being forced to fight for access, respect, or basic development opportunities, the problem isn’t them — it’s the system. It’s time to stop normalising exclusion and start recognising assistants as the strategic partners they are.
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When Passion Meets a Pay Ceiling: The Hidden Cost of Undervaluing Assistants
What message are we sending when high-performing assistants are told the only way to earn more is to leave the work they love? This isn’t about lack of impact — it’s about lack of recognition. It’s time to change the system so excellence doesn’t lead to a dead end.