Employer/Employee Lingo ( Archived) (9)

Jan 10, 2007 2:38 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
The_Kansan
The_KansanThe_KansanKnoxville, Tennessee USA303 Threads 1 Polls 3,395 Posts
People don't often mean what they say, especially during job interviews. Here are some phrases often exchanged between employers and employees - and what they really mean.

Employer Lingo:

"Competitive Salary"
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

"Join Our Fast-Paced Team"
We have no time to train you.

"Casual Work Atmosphere"
We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up.

"Must be Deadline Oriented"
You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.

"Some Overtime Required"
Some time each night and some time each weekend.

"Duties Will Vary"
Anyone in the office can boss you around.

"Must Have an Eye For Detail"
We have no quality control.

"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 the position has been filled.

"No Phone Calls Please"
We've filled the job. Our call for resumes is just a legal formality.

"Seeking Candidates With a Wide Variety of Experience"
You'll need it to replace the three people who just left.

"Problem-Solving Skills a Must"
You're walking into a company in 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.

Employee's Lingo:

"I'm extremely adept at all manner of office organization"
I've used Microsoft Office.

"I'm honest, hardworking and dependable"
I pilfer office supplies.

"My pertinent work experience includes..."
I hope you don't ask me about all the McJobs I've had.

"I take pride in my work"
I blame others for my mistakes.

"I'm personable"
I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to coworkers.

"I'm extremely professional"
I carry a Day-Timer.

"I am adaptable"
I've changed jobs a lot.

"I am on the go"
I'm never at my desk.

"I'm highly motivated to succeed"
The minute I find a better job, I'm outta there.
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Jan 10, 2007 2:39 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
Lionhearted1967
Lionhearted1967Lionhearted1967London, Ontario Canada143 Threads 10 Polls 9,887 Posts
Pretty sick ...isn't it?
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Jan 10, 2007 2:39 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
cardsfan23
cardsfan23cardsfan23somewhere, USA23 Threads 4,228 Posts
rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 10, 2007 2:40 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
easyboy
easyboyeasyboybarre, USA4 Threads 983 Posts
rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 10, 2007 2:47 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
wildgg
wildggwildggMN, Minnesota USA53 Posts
touche'
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Jan 10, 2007 2:59 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
duce1969
duce1969duce1969fraziers bottom, West Virginia USA84 Threads 610 Posts
wow that is so truerolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 10, 2007 3:42 AM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
adj4u
adj4uadj4unorth central, USA4,943 Posts
who could ask for anything more

cheers wink grin
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Mar 23, 2007 3:50 PM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
Teisha
TeishaTeishaCoral Springs, Florida USA1 Posts
Well Said, thumbs up
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Mar 23, 2007 4:03 PM CST Employer/Employee Lingo
bamabeecee
bamabeeceebamabeeceeBanks of the Warrior River, USA50 Threads 1,641 Posts
This would be funny if it weren't so sad. I've worked for most of these employers, what am I taling about I still do! doh grin sigh
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