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(1). Something that you really don’t want that new centralized team in Mumbai to start messing with.
“Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! What do you mean we have to run all of our T&Es by Annalise?! I thought you said they were out of scope! I’ve got to get in front of Jim on this … pronto!”
(1). n. A repeated attempt to obtain a different answer or result, often used while feigning guilt, and even more often resulting in something being escalated to management.
(2). v. To annoyingly attempt to obtain a different answer or result, often (depending on how pushy you are) resulting in some sort of successful outcome.
“Sorry for the push back, Andy, but I really think we should be able to get this done for twenty bips. I’ll take this all the way up the chain of command, if I have to.”
(1). This is said after years of poor decisions. This phrase is uttered shortly before the business closes down.
“Alright, everyone…I know it’s been a tough couple of months, but starting right now, we are going to turn this ship around and get back on top!” – Dick Fuld, September 10, 2008
Props to Brett for the submission.
