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Real Meaning Behind 20 Annoying Job Phrases

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Seeking employment can be a frustrating experience, filled with annoying phrases and indignities, whether it's a part-time job, a first real job, or a career switch, and this article explores the real meaning behind 20 annoying job phrases used in job adverts.

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    'Work In A Fast-Paced Environment'

    Work in a fast-paced setting means this.You effectively do the work of three people.

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    'You’ll Wear Many Hats'

    Wear many hats means this.You will do the work of an entire department.

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    'Be Your Own Boss'

    Be your own boss means this.This is an.This is an MLM scam.Run. Run far away.

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    'We're Like A Family Here'

    We're like a family here means this.You will be forced to work unpaid overtime and never see your family.

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    'We're Looking For A Self-Starter'

    We're looking for a self-starter means this.You are pretty much on your own, pal.

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    'Must Be A Team Player'

    Must be a team player means this.We do not seek new ideas or individual thoughts.

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    'Entry-Level Position'

    Entry-level position means this.We offer entry-level pay while still requiring five years of experience.

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  • 8
    'Upload Your Resume'

    Upload your resume means this.You spend an hour filling out everything manually after registering for a website you will never visit again.

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    'Salary Depends On Experience'

    Salary depends on experience means this.No matter your experience, it won't get you to the top pay range.

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    'We're Looking For A ROCK STAR'

    We're looking for a rock star means this.Obey every company whim; that is what rock and roll is all about, baby!

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    'Unlimited Vacation Time'

    Unlimited vacation time means this.You will never actually use it.

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    'Must Be Able To Hit The Ground Running'

    Must be able to hit the ground running means this.You face intense scrutiny from day one.

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    'Applications Must Include A Cover Letter'

    Applications must include a cover letter means this.Beg for this job by writing a letter nobody will read.

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    'Bring Your Passion To ____'

    Bring your passion to means this.Fake enthusiasm for the most dull thing imaginable.

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    'Must Have A Good Sense Of Humor'

    Must have a good sense of humor means this.You become the butt of all the jokes, but they fire you instantly if you speak up.

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    'We Offer A Competitive Salary'

    We offer a competitive salary means this.The salary will compete against your bills.

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    'We Work Hard And We Play Hard'

    We work hard and we play hard means this.Your inbox and your liver will suffer a beating in this post.

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    'Must Be Able To Lift 20 Pounds'

    Must be able to lift 20 pounds means this.You probably do not need this work; it is just our way to reject disabled candidates.

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    'Must Have Reliable Transport'

    Must have reliable transport means this.You sink a third of your salary into driving the car you need for this job.

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    'We Are An Innovative Employer'

    We are an innovative employer means this.Our office computers still run Windows XP or use old Macs.


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