Assistants, What's The Most Frustrating (Or Bizarre) Request You've Ever Had To Deal With At Work?

Don't be shy!

When it comes to working as an assistant, it's not uncommon to wear all sorts of hats. One day you could be scheduling calls, and the next you might be running some over-the-top errand.

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Past and present assistants, I want to know: What's the most frustrating, bizarre, or downright strange request you've ever gotten while on the job?

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Maybe you were handed a laundry list of super specific foods your boss needed in the office at all times?

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Perhaps you went on a wild goose chase to track down a gift that was definitely sold out for the past few months?

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Or, maybe you were tasked each morning to ensure their coffee was at a particular temperature or else they wouldn't drink it?

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Whatever it may be, I want to hear from you! Share the most outrageous request(s) you've received as an assistant in the comments or submit anonymously using this form. Your story might be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!