Corporate Lingo

Here's a little clarification of corporate lingo.

COMPETITIVE SALARY:

We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.


JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY:

We have no time to train you.


CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE:

We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up-well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.


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 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 figure out what they want and do.


I'M EXTREMELY ADEPT AT ALL MANNER OF OFFICE ORGANIZATION:

I've used Microsoft Office.


I'M HONEST, HARD-WORKING 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 co-workers.


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.

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