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(1). Term used while on a conference call, paying no attention to what’s being said and working on something else completely different.
“Oh, sorry, can you repeat that? I was multi-tasking.”
Props to Kevin for the submission.
(1). To argue with (or complain to) management about something you feel passionate about (i.e. your comp).
“Look, Jerry … Pete’s just not going to sign off on a ten percent commission for this one. You can pound the table all you want, but it’s not going to happen.”
(1). The attempt by management to institute changes to a company’s infrastructure in order to rejuvenate their dying and obsolete business (i.e. layoffs and store closings).
“Team, as you know, with changes in technology, the spending habits of our customers are shifting. In response to these changing times, our company is undergoing a cultural evolution. Corporate has asked all of us to attend an offsite next week, so they can roll out their new list of ‘Core Beliefs’. Oh, not you, Joe…would you mind coming to my office after this meeting…?”
Props to Alex for the submission.
