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Work place terminology: What do they really mean??

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“Competitive Salary”

=We remain competitive by paying you less than our competition.

“Join our fast-paced company”

=We have no time to train you.

“Casual work atmosphere”

=We don’t pay enough to expect that you will dress up; a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.

“Some overtime required”

=Some every night and some every weekend.

“Duties will vary”

=Anyone in the office can boss you around.

“Must have an eye for detail”

=We have no quality assurance.

“Career-minded”

=Female applicants must be childless (and remain that way).

“Apply in person”

=If you’re old, fat or ugly you’ll be told that the position has been filled.

“Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience”

=You’ll need it to replace the three people who just quit.

“Problem-solving skills a must”

=You’re walking into perpetual chaos.

“Requires team leadership skills”

=You’ll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.

“Good communication skills”

=Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.

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  1. lol there's a lot of truth to that


  2. star

  3. they are all IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS or IDIOMS

  4. right on, right on.

  5. do i know you?

    we work in the same place!

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