Originating on a "Friends" episode, Rachel incorrectly names Chandler's
data processing
job as a "transponster". Transponster is now commonly used to describe an office
job not clearly defined as
one role/responsibility, but a combination of data entry and analysis. This sort of role is difficult for the employee to describe to friends or family, often sounding boring, confusing or both to those outside the office environment.
Working in the revenue department of a hotel, the e-commerce specialist is often found performing a number of tasks
outside of "e-commerce". These tasks can include forecasting, reporting, data entry and analysis, along with a monotony of other
day-to-
day tasks. Not easily defined, she is commonly referred to as a "transponster" by friends and coworkers.