Quote: zooo @ January 13 2009, 11:51 PM GMTPeople just suddenly started saying it at my last two jobs. In meetings. It means like, in the future.
It's f**king horrible."So, going forward, we'll implement these new guidelines....."
blablahf**koff.
Ohhhh, I'm with you now. Yes. 
Quote: zooo @ January 13 2009, 11:51 PM GMTPeople just suddenly started saying it at my last two jobs. In meetings. It means like, in the future.
It's f**king horrible."So, going forward, we'll implement these new guidelines....."
blablahf**koff.
I had a boss who insisted we "touch base" on things. Also, 5pm wasn't hometime, it was "close of play".
How I despised him. 
Quote: Lee Henman @ January 14 2009, 12:22 AM GMTI had a boss who insisted we "touch base" on things. Also, 5pm wasn't hometime, it was "close of play".
How I despised him.
And I bet he did it with a swagger that said "hey, listen to my cool phrases, aren't I f**king cool"
The most twattish slang word around at the moment, has got to be "Chillax".
Regal colloquialisms: Paki and Sooty, as in;
PRINCE CHARLES: Is Harry's mate Paki a relative of yours Sooty?
Quote: Lee Henman @ January 14 2009, 12:22 AM GMTI had a boss who insisted we "touch base" on things. Also, 5pm wasn't hometime, it was "close of play".
How I despised him.
My mate was complaining that his boss keeps using "touching base" in meetings, so we were trying to convince him to start using "touching cloth" as an alternative.
"blue sky thinking" is another one.
Management bollocks is a goldmine of verbal nonsense.
Quote: Lee Henman @ January 14 2009, 12:22 AM GMTI had a boss who insisted we "touch base" on things.
Is that anything like that time you were touched by Jesus?
Quote: glaikit @ January 14 2009, 9:34 AM GMTManagement bollocks is a goldmine of verbal nonsense.
Having worked as a manager, I couldn't agree more. Absolutely cringe-worthy.
Now I work for myself, I can think INSIDE the box, PULL the envelope or NOT touch base. Yay, I'm free!
When I hear someone say they feel empowered it makes me want to pull the rug from under them. Literally!
I don't like hearing 'ballpark figure' unless it's a young girl making a prank call.
Nash instead of run.
Class for good.
Fly for untrustworthy.
Kenk for something which is shit.
Shrapnel for spare change.
Yakka for farmer.
All of these were used round my way at School.
Quote: Lee Henman @ January 14 2009, 12:22 AM GMTI had a boss who insisted we "touch base" on things. Also, 5pm wasn't hometime, it was "close of play".
How I despised him.
Oh God. Yes. I've worked with "close of play" people. (And similar.)
My mate's boss is also a fan of the term "blue sky thinking" which means aiming for the best you can do or something.
I'm more of a fan of "blue movie thinking".
"Forward planning" very much gets my dander up. It's not like you're getting paid for the extra word, you management gimps.
Anybody who uses it should have to wear a T-shirt bearing the legend "I didn't realise that all planning is for the future. I'm such a tit." Until they die - which would, in an ideal world, be soon.
Oh, and slummy is scouse for loose change.
*leaves open goal for Aaron*
Quote: Graham Bandage @ January 14 2009, 3:59 PM GMTOh, and slummy is scouse for loose change.
*leaves open goal for Aaron*
There's really no effort required on my part, is there? It speaks for itself.