Just remember, there’s no perfect assistant who will be able to read your mind immediately. What you’re looking for is someone who won’t gossip about you or the company but who will be friendly with everyone on the team so they can funnel worrisome gossip your way. You want someone who learns fast, only needs to be told once, and who, over time, can anticipate your needs and fix problems before they ever hit your desk. It can take three to six months for them to get a handle on how to be most helpful, but then it truly feels like you have a new superpower. It’s like you’ve
