painting rocks »
Pointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment level.
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parade of horribles »
A rhetorical device employing a series of progressively more terrible results following from an act.
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pink slip »
Notice of the termination of employment.
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pound the pavement »
To campaign diligently; to seek something, such as business, employment, or answers.
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private eye »
A private personal detective, employed to gather information about someone.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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seagull manager »
A manager who comes into the workplace or office only on occasion, especially when a problem arises or to criticize or critique employees.
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send away »
To send to a particular place for a long time, as a family member, an employee, etc.
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sign on »
register as unemployed
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whistle-blower »
One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
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yes man »
A person who always agrees with his employer or superior.
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