(1). Reduction In Force – to be laid off, in governnment or teaching parlance.
“The mayor of NYC is calling for thousands of teachers to be RIF-ed but the president of the UFT says it’s all B.S.”
RIF-ed
RANDOM LINGO
Road Map
(1). A term that compares a project plan to an ill-conceived cross country drive.
“Alright people, let’s lay down a road map for the client so they know where the highlights and bathroom breaks are along the way.”