My big revelation in the job search process was this:
“Negotiations” = asking for something.
Thing is, the banks already asked! The gvt gave, and wisely.
But now they want to “re-ask“?
I don’t think so.
Hold the line, Timothy!
Volume. That’s what we do.
Vintage SNL fans will instantly know what such a phrase means….for the more mainstream population, I simply refer you to the latest dark foreboding on the prospects of our culture today: The Virgin Megastore closing.
Sometimes exposing the truth costs something
My love for euphemisms continues…
- “Is that bad?” = I am a cruel person
- “Your goals align with mine” = Your work will support my goals (variation: In this case, there IS an I in teamwork)
- “Professional” = I am not employed and have no title.
- “Executive” = same as immediately above, but I also seek a role where I can delegate and get paid a lot
- “Thanks for being so open” = I am going to do my best to forget everything you just over-shared.
..and on a darker note:
“Assigned to a special military tribunal” = time to make arrangements
[Of course, I would welcome learning of cases where such fora ruled in favor of the defendant and thus be proven wrong].