Definitions by theslothinator
Bosses' weather
Typically used by workers in unionised construction industry to refer to fine weather during working hours, as on rain days or days of high heat results is safety stoppages whilst workers continue to be paid.
It can also be used in reverse when rain or high heat is forecast on weekends, public holidays, RDOs or before/after working hours but the weather is fine during work hours.
It can also be used in reverse when rain or high heat is forecast on weekends, public holidays, RDOs or before/after working hours but the weather is fine during work hours.
It's not going to hit 35° until after finishing time, bosses' weather, we have to work the full day.
Bosses' weather by theslothinator May 10, 2026
Domestic dog
The domestic dog is not just a non-union tradesperson, but a proudly anti-union tradesperson.
The domestic dog earns less than a third year union apprentice, and will proudly work through 35°+ heat and/or rain. Meanwhile the unionised workers are driving home at 11am, paid fully for eight hours thanks to the inclement weather policy.
The domestic dog wears Bunnings Trade merch, as they eyeroll at a labourer's CFMEU hoodie.
The domestic dog will continue to work on a domestic house for twelve months, while the unionised worker will be taking an alimak from basement three to level 69 in the same twelve months.
The domestic dog earns less than a third year union apprentice, and will proudly work through 35°+ heat and/or rain. Meanwhile the unionised workers are driving home at 11am, paid fully for eight hours thanks to the inclement weather policy.
The domestic dog wears Bunnings Trade merch, as they eyeroll at a labourer's CFMEU hoodie.
The domestic dog will continue to work on a domestic house for twelve months, while the unionised worker will be taking an alimak from basement three to level 69 in the same twelve months.
Domestic dog by theslothinator February 14, 2023
Snuff
Australian, originating on the worksites of Melbourne. Term used in a derogatory sense to identify office workers who have never been on the tools in their life.
Snuff by theslothinator March 19, 2022