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(1). A way for compliance, operations and/or legal department employees to put a positive spin on their role in losing a piece of business.
“Well, someone had to be the adult in the room here! I mean, just because they have millions of dollars in potential business doesn’t justify giving them more than one toaster for opening their account with us!”
(1). The individual on a project that holds the key to getting everything done on time and on budget. Unfortunately, this never happens due to this person being completely inept, much like LouisTully.
(2). Dana Barrett
“Are you the gatekeeper?”
“No, Thomas the Manager is. He will come in one of the company approved, pre-chosen forms. Once at a company outing, the manager came as a large and moving Consultant! Then, during quarterly reviews, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant D-Bag! Many peons and part-timers knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of HR that day, I can tell you!”
(1). When your company gives you just enough money to make you think twice about leaving. Most situations involve some kind of deferred compensation that never seems to vest.
“God, I hate this place! But what am I going to do? They put the golden shackles on me again this year and I don’t see anyone matching it anywhere else…”
