The ` ` ' '' originated in an effort to distance profession from smutty stigma . As secretaries ' duties expanded , many felt the title no longer fit the role . Debbie Bosanek , Buffett 's longtime secretary , has never publicly used the title . Many executive assistants and administrative support staff say the title is meaningless .
Term `` secretary '' faded in an effort to distance profession from smutty stigma . As secretaries ' duties expanded , many felt the title no longer fit the role . Debbie Bosanek , Buffett 's longtime secretary , has never publicly questioned the title . Many executive assistants and administrative support staff say the title is meaningless .