Working as a Personal Assistant (PA) in London comes with its fair share of unusual tasks and humorous moments. PA jobs in London are known for their variety and unpredictability, but some requests truly stand out.
Here are some funny tales from PAs who’ve experienced the unexpected and quirky side of their roles.
Hannah’s designer shoe dilemma
Hannah, a PA for a fashion executive, recalls a particularly amusing request. “My boss was obsessed with a specific pair of designer shoes that had sold out everywhere,” she explains. “I was tasked with tracking down these shoes, which involved calling boutiques across Europe and even scouring second-hand markets.”
The quest finally led her to a small shop in Paris. “I ended up on a last-minute Eurostar trip to pick them up,” she laughs. “It felt like a mission from a spy movie!”
Liam’s pet-sitting adventure
Liam, who works as a PA for a tech entrepreneur, found himself in an unusual situation involving his boss’s pet. “I was asked to take care of my boss’s pet iguana while he was away on a business trip,” he says. “I’d never looked after a reptile before and had to learn everything quickly.”
From feeding the iguana to making sure its enclosure was at the right temperature, Liam’s temporary role as a pet-sitter was both challenging and fun. “It was definitely a unique experience,” he adds. “I never thought PA jobs in London would include reptile care!”
Nia’s emergency escapade to the shops
Nia, a PA for a high-profile media executive, shares a story about an urgent grocery run. “My boss decided to host an impromptu dinner party for clients when a restaurant booking fell through.”
Determined to make it in time, Nia navigated through London traffic and got the ingredients delivered to her boss’s apartment in Waterloo. “I felt like I was in a supermarket sweep game show,” she says with a grin. “I made it just in time, and the dinner party was a success!”
Jacob’s costume challenge
Jacob, who works for a creative director, was given an unusual task for a themed office party. “I was asked to find and wear a full pirate costume for a team-building event,” he explains. “My boss thought it would be hilarious for me to lead everyone as a pirate crew.”
Not only did Jacob embrace the role, but he also found himself orchestrating a treasure hunt around the office. “It was a lot of fun and definitely one of the most memorable days at work,” he says. “Working for my boss is never dull!”
Josie’s celebrity encounter
Josie, a PA for a film production company, recalls a star-studded request. “My boss was hosting a premiere and needed someone to meet a celebrity guest arriving early,” she says. “I was starstruck but had to remain professional. The celebrity insisted on stopping for fish and chips before heading to their hotel to change for the evening. So there I was, sitting in a small chippy around the corner from Victoria Station with a Hollywood star, trying to act normal,” she laughs. “It was surreal and is now a great anecdote to tell friends.”
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