Sydelle Pulaski is 50 years old. She has no children. She is also not married. Sydelle used to live with her widowed mother and two aunts. She is taking her first vacation in 25 years. She uses crutches even if she doesn't need them. She also paints them to match her outfits. She was a secretary to the President to Schultz Sausages.

Secretarial positions are increasing at a very slow pace due to the advancement of technology. Many people come and go in this field; therefore, providing some opportunities for those interested in this career. During the year 2000, secretaries and office assistants "held about 3.9 million jobs …, ranking among the largest occupations in the U.S. economy." (http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos151.htm) Secretaries earn anywhere from $17,474 to $50,970 per year. Salaries are typically based on education and experience.

Anyone with a high school diploma that possesses secretarial skills can apply for various positions within this field. Most offices, however, now prefer some sort of courses taken at business schools, vocational type schools, and community colleges. Through this type of additional education, those entering this field can specialize in a specific type of secretarial field. Those specialties can include administrative assistant, executive secretary, bookkeeper, accounting clerk, auditing clerk, receptionist, court reporter, human resources assistants, payroll clerk, paralegals, legal assistant, medical assistant, and labor relations manager.