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(1). A department which doesn’t produce any revenue … you know, like the one 90% of you work in.
“So, we all know it’s been a tough year. The good news is that layoffs are going to be focused in the cost centers … as always! Now, give each other a high five and let’s go sell some bonds!”
(1). In real estate listings, a nice way to say “in a really dangerous neighborhood”.
“The location? Oh, it’s really an up and coming area! They just tore down the Laundromat, and I heard a Family Dollar’s going up where the old halfway house used to be!”
(1). When a freelance worker is hired by a large company to work on a project for years, but is not entitled to (or offered, for that matter) health benefits.
(2). Kinda like having a job….kinda….
“Permalancing is great! It’s like I work for the company, but I really don’t. I mean, they can let me go at any moment, without any notice, but I still think it’s the right thing for me. **cough** **cough** Oh this cough? Don’t worry about it, I’ve had it for about a month but I’m sure the Tylenol Cold & Sinus will take care of it eventually. **cough** **cough**”
