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(1). A not-so-subtle way to tell someone to stop asking if you’re available for a “quick call”.
“Umm…I should be around next Thursday, I think. My calendar’s up-to-date, so just send a meeting request.”
Props to Meg D. for the submission.
(1). Paying for some work-related expense yourself with an expectation that your company will pay you back…in six to eight weeks…maybe.
“Okay, Alicia…here are my receipts for my Atlanta trip. I had to go out of pocket on the cabs to and from the airport. What do you mean that looks like my handwriting…? Just process the lousy reimbursements, please…”
(2). Not being reachable by email, phone, text, etc.
“I’m out of pocket for the rest of the day.”
Props to Mary K. for the submission.
(1). An unemployed individual who dedicates most, if not all, of their free time to making YouTube videos of their cat doing adorable things instead of seeking gainful employment.
“Sir, the problem here is that while you may be a YouTube sensation, you cannot pay your phone bill with adorable cat videos. No, you can’t pay it with hypothetical dollars either.”
