September 30, 2008 – 12:35 pm
An ancient Cherokee word that translates loosely as shadow. “I thought I saw a panther standing behind that rock over there, but it must have been a wachovia.”
September 30, 2008 – 12:32 pm
That point in time when Senior Management admits that the turnip has run dry, that their best and brightest weren’t up to the task, and the Senior PGA Tour just can’t wait.
August 28, 2008 – 5:33 pm
Each month, when I sit down to pay the bills, the cash flows right out of the door.
A level of intelligence arrived at when you finally realize that employees’ emotions don’t matter. Mind over matters and all that stuff…
Assets? We have assets? Holy shit, someone go find a manager!
That point in the business cycle when the VP of Human Resources successfully outsources all work (expect his job and the CEO’s) to India. See Corporate Social Responsibility.
One of the great oxymorons of our time, refers to extremely expensive offsite ”learning” (in places like Las Vegas and Orlando) where very important people are flatlined by very unimportant people- corporate trainers. See Hypnotherapy.
Value, plus a reasonable sum for the wear and tear of conscience in demanding it. (Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary)
A highly scientific process whereby I take money from you to use as a hedge against dodgy investments that I might make, so that regardless of the outcome things work out well for me. For your trouble, you get the opportunity to participate in the Free Market system. See George Bush and God.
Any member of a well-known American family whose last name is Bush.