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Employer's Lingo
Competitive salary:
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
Join our fast-paced team:
We have no time to train you.
Casual work atmosphere:
We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
Must be deadline oriented:
You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
Some overtime required:
Some time each night and some time each weekend.
Duties will vary:
Anyone in the office can boss you around.
Must have an eye for detail:
We have no quality control.
Career-minded:
Female Applicants must be childless (and remain that way).
Apply in person:
If you're old, fat or ugly you'll be told the position has been filled.
No phone calls please:
We've filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality.
Seeking candidates with a wide variety of experience:
You'll need it to replace three people who just left.
Problem-solving skills a must:
You're walking into a company in perpetual chaos.
Requires team leadership skills:
You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.
Good communication skills:
Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.
Found in Daily Comix.