When, upon learning of an impending loss of employment, an employee begins to plunder items from his or her workplace. Typically, items are selected either for their functionality (computer monitors, hand tools) or their purpose as memorabilia (large company logos, reserved parking lot signage).
Jeff: "That sucks you're getting laid off man"
Tim: "Yeah, it's alright though. They're having a five finger fire sale right now, got out with a new printer and the CFO's coffee mug."
Tim: "Yeah, it's alright though. They're having a five finger fire sale right now, got out with a new printer and the CFO's coffee mug."
by Gullek November 20, 2011