r/AdminAssistant

I was talking with a colleague today about how AI tools are supposed to free up our time. Then she said the time she saves will probably just mean she ends up supporting a second executive instead of one. Two execs, same salary. That's not a productivity gain, that's a workload increase.

It got me thinking.... who actually benefits from the time we save? Because it's starting to feel like the answer is "the company," not us.

I don't want to be the person who refuses to learn new tools and gets left behind. But I also don't want to quietly absorb more work just because AI made room for it on my plate.

So I'm curious what other people are doing with the time they get back. Are you using it for higher-impact work? or is everyone else also just… doing more for the same paycheck?

I am 17 years old and coming from an electrical background. I have been considering an office career, such as administration, for months. I found a school and am sure I will be taking an extra year there to get a digital administration and AAV diploma. Of course, I have some questions, so I would be grateful if some of you could answer them or at least try. My school year starts in September 2026 and ends in June 2027.

1. What are the important things to focus on to land a job next year after this school year?

2. How will AI affect this role, and should I be worried about this career and AI affecting it?

3. What are the best tips or things you all can give me?

Hi there!

I'm 22 years old and have just been offered a position as a full time administrative assistant at $22/hr starting (in Canada), with re-evaluation after 3 months.

The issue is that the company is looking for a super long-term position, which wasn't necessarily my intention as I will be moving to Australia with my partner in two years, so I'm primarily looking for experience. I know that pretty much every company is looking for long-term employees, but these people in particular are a really small business (literally just the 3 people I'd be supporting and myself in the office) many of whom are looking to retire in the next few years. They want to grow this position into an Office Manager & Sales role as that occurs, and are looking for at least 5-10 years of commitment. If I left before that timeframe, it would likely push back their retirement which I would feel terrible about.

I'm really torn. On one hand it feels as if I have a full career path laid out before me and like it would be silly to turn that down, but on the other hand it's not somewhere I'd be happy working for life I feel. I have my diploma in 3D Art and game design, and have been considering going back to school to become a psychotherapist. Taking this job feels like it destroys all those dreams of mine, as well as my future moving plans.

I'm also currently employed as a bartender/server, so make about the same income at the moment but with shorter hours and without benefits. It's good income but it's unreliable during the winter which makes moving out difficult, meanwhile with this job I would be able to.

I morally can't stomach the thought of taking this role and leaving after a year or two because of how bad it would screw over the others in the office, whom have all treated me incredibly kindly, so I'm torn between the options that feel like accept the job and let my dreams die or turning it down and living with the potential regret of losing that job stability down the line if I fail to bring my goals into fruition. Any help or guidance would be so very appreciated!

Hello!

I was tasked to create a working with my executive document to share with my colleagues. I wanted to see what you guys have in yours or what should be included.

Right now I’m thinking of adding:

- About me

- Working Style

- Traveling of Onsite Meetings

- Editing and Materials

Thanks!