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(1). A request to management for the funding of a project (usually some kind of technology enhancement), which is somehow always just not able to be squeezed into the budget this year.
“Sure, $5,000 for new printers is a huge ask, but we’re running out of dot matrix paper and eBay’s tapped out!”
(1). To work on multiple tasks or assignments at once (see balls in the air), often used during stress-induced nervous breakdowns occurring after a new, unexpected additional assignment has been given.
“I’m juggling so many things right now, I can’t take it! If Fred gives me one more thing to do, I’m going to go postal!”
(1). What you get when you finally realize it’s time to leave that dead-end job of yours.
“Yeah, so I’m thinking about throwing some irons in the fire, you know? After last comp day, I’m starting to get some itchy feet!”
