My personal assistant once misinterpreted my command to play some 'relaxing music' as 'waxing music'. It started giving me information about hair removal salons. I couldn't stop laughing at how wrong it was.
One horror story is when a personal assistant misinterpreted a voice command. A user said 'call mom' but it called the wrong number which happened to be a scammer. The scammer started tricking the user into giving out personal information.
One characteristic is the close proximity between the two main characters. Since they work together as assistant and employer, they are often in each other's company a lot, which allows for a natural development of feelings. For example, in 'The Rosie Project', they spend a great deal of time on the 'project' which leads to a deeper connection.
I knew a personal assistant who had to deal with a client who was constantly changing their mind. The assistant was in charge of planning events for the client. Every time they had almost finalized the arrangements, the client would come up with new ideas or completely different themes. It was really frustrating as a lot of time and resources were wasted on the constantly changing plans.
One positive aspect is its usability in all kinds of environments. Since it has no erotic content, it can be used at work, at home with family, or in public places without causing any discomfort. For example, you can freely use it in a library or a business meeting.
In many fanfictions where Bella is Edward's personal assistant, it often leads to interesting relationship dynamics. They might start off in a professional relationship but gradually develop deeper feelings. For example, Bella could be tasked with managing Edward's busy schedule, from business meetings to social events. As she gets closer to him, she discovers more about his true self, and he in turn is drawn to her unique charm and efficiency.
Technical glitches are also quite common. Sometimes they stop working suddenly or start doing things they're not supposed to, like turning on all the smart home devices at once for no reason. It can be really frustrating and a bit scary when you don't know what's going on. Well, also, there are cases where they can be used for malicious purposes if hacked. Hackers can use the personal assistant to spy on you or steal your identity.
It's hard to say for sure. There are often various rumors and stories floating around about public figures, and it can be difficult to verify their authenticity.
Well, there was a case where a celebrity's personal assistant was asked to do some really unethical things. For example, the celeb wanted the assistant to lie to the media about their whereabouts during a scandal. The assistant was in a very difficult position as they didn't want to lose their job but also didn't want to be involved in unethical behavior. And also, some celebs are so demanding that they expect their assistants to be available at all times, even on holidays and family emergencies, which is really horrible for the assistants.
Overwork is a common element. Assistants often have to work long hours with no breaks. Another is disrespect. Celebs might treat their assistants like servants rather than professionals.