The real world of employment. White-collar workers in the private sector are usually either self-serving pricks that exploit subordinates or office drones that just try to go about their business and suck it up. And the blue-collar workers are those that break their backs working for slave wages just so they can pay their bills and put food on the table. Politics are rampant with most private sector companies that only take care of those that are friends of the boss or management.
private sector
by waspcoloredstain June 10, 2013
An excellent alternative for people too old and/or scared to learn downhill skiing. It is usually done by nordic style walking on trails, some that go up or downhill, or waxed skis that allow you to ski like you're ice skating. Many cold weather cities have beautiful and pleasant trails.
cross-country skiing
by waspcoloredstain November 30, 2013
Term used to describe what happens to a hard-working, exploited, hapless worker-bee that works for a large corporation that has more managers than workers. Companies are often large-scale manufacturing, retail, and food service giants. Examples are Wal Mart, Aramark, and Sodexo.
pimped
by waspcoloredstain June 14, 2013
A term many hyper-sensitive people use to label on those who have high self-esteem, are feisty, independent, and don't care what others think of them, not just people that hurt and use others and think nothing of i
sociopath
by waspcoloredstain August 11, 2013
A very dismissive and tired catchphrase only a year old used on social media with memes by the unsocial and smartphone-addicted Generation Z that have no interest in associating with or listening to old people (over 40) or how things used to be, even though today’s Boomers are all between 60 and 80 today. The phrase has been a success at offending older folks on social media wanting their voices heard and respect.
Boomer: When I was growing up, we were outside all day. We drank out of the water hose, rode our bikes all over the neighborhood, and didn’t come home until the street lights came on.
Z’er: OK Boomer!
Z’er: OK Boomer!
by waspcoloredstain December 25, 2020
A phrase people use as a disclaimer to make an excuse to say or do something rude or mean to you to prevent you from having a poor self-image or so there won't be repercussions and make you feel they still like you even though they probably don't.
don't take it personally
by waspcoloredstain June 30, 2013
a positive word many people use to describe someone who is self-sufficient and doesn't need others to think or do things for them, but the person is also self-centered and keeps friendliness at an arms length.
independent
by waspcoloredstain January 15, 2014