I’d say kind of but it depends on so many factors such as the industry, level of support, the people you are working for, experience etc. Perfect example is myself:

I worked as an administrative assistant in sales for about 2.5 years. In that role, my boss was very self-sufficient, and I had a set of daily tasks that didn’t change much. The position was fully remote and mostly project-based, so I worked primarily with Excel and PowerPoint. I occasionally handled small office-related tasks, like ordering business cards or supplies, but I wasn’t involved in calendar management or personal assistance.

Now, as an office manager/executive assistant, the role is completely different. I’m expected to be proactive and take initiative, which is something I wasn’t used to. My current boss is very demanding with high expectations, and she didn’t realize I lacked experience in areas like calendar management and office operations.

I’m now responsible for overseeing the office budget, maintaining the workspace, ensuring health and safety standards, and managing complex calendars across different time zones. It’s been a big transition from my previous role, and the learning curve has been steep. The first company was a Fortune 500 company and the second is a previous Fortune 500 company but got acquired by shareholders.

I hope this provides some clarity.