2016-02-08

Question 1

He came up against the glass ceiling and he decided to jump ship.

Answer 1

glass ceiling - limit that is unfair and has nothing to do with your ability.
jump ship - to quit job and go to another one

Question 2

I didn’t know he was bucking for promotion.

Answer 2

to buck for (a) promotion - to work hard to get promoted

Question 3

Other people have been promoted over him.

Answer 3

to be promoted over someone

Question 4

I was aware of the wage disparities within the company and the gender pay gap within each department, but this is news to me.

Answer 4

wage disparity - wage difference

Question 5

People who take extended leave to have children or try for some type of work- life balance are passed over for plum assignments, raises, and promotions? There are definite limits to advancement.

Answer 5

extended leave - longer than normal

Question 6

I thought it was just favoritism on the part of the bosses.

Answer 6

favoritism - ri is silent; sounds like favor-tism

Question 7

That’s only part of the story.

Answer 7

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