Lesson 27 - Firing Somebody Flashcards
one’s performance has gotten worse
one is not doing one’s job properly
ONE’S WORK HAS SLIPPED
What’s going on with Jeremy? He used to be very good at his job, but recently his work has slipped.
to be extremely tired
to lose effectiveness because of doing a job for too long
BURNED OUT
After working 80-hour weeks at the investment bank for many years, Jim was burned out.
to be performing at the top of one’s abilities
to be performing very well
TO BE AT THE TOP OF ONE’S GAME
Last year, Ethan brought in over $5 million in new business to the agency. He’s at the top of his game.
to claim recognition for something
TO TAKE CREDIT FOR SOMETHING
Joan came up with the idea of selling the company’s products at Costco, but her boss took the credit for it.
to not help at all
to do nothing
TO NOT LIFT A FINGER
While everybody else was working hard to finish the project, Tim was chatting with his friend and didn’t lift a finger.
to understand unclear or indirect communication
to interpret something from hints or suggestions
READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Your boss told you to take a very long vacation? Read between the lines: he’s suggesting you leave the company!
to get to the point
to tell the most important part of the story
CUT TO THE CHASE
I don’t have time to listen to a long explanation of why you didn’t finish this project on time. Please cut to the chase.
to fire someone
LET SOMEONE GO
Mepstein Industries let their accountant go after he made a major mistake calculating the company’s tax bill.
to develop a company, a business, or a department from its beginnings
to build a successful operation from scratch
BUILD STH FROM THE GROUND UP
Autumn Moon Vineyards doesn’t yet have a marketing department. They’re going to have to build one from the ground up.
there’s nothing I can do
I’m stuck
I have no alternatives
MY HANDS ARE TIED
I don’t approve of the direction my company is moving in, but my boss doesn’t want to listen to my opinion. My hands are tied.
to lay off or fire workers
REDUCE HEADCOUNT
When Lucent’s business was in trouble, they announced they would reduce headcount by at least 10,000 employees.
when really tested
when it really counts
when there’s no more time left to hesitate or think about what action to take
WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE
Many people say they are worried about the environment, but when push comes to shove, how many people are willing to pay extra for environmentally-friendly products?
no anger
no bitterness
NO HARD FEELINGS
Even though Hewlett-Packard didn’t give Derek a job offer, he has no hard feelings towards them.
