seismic shift

A major change. (Seismology is the study of earthquakes.) The implication is that the change being described is so significant that the earth will move under your feet. Like paradigm shift, this phrase has become overused marketing hype.

In just the last century, there has been a seismic shift in the treatment of women in this country.

by DBill the PonyillBill August 3, 2017

energy shift

A sudden shit in the mood or aura of of any conversation ( this can be through text, call, and in person)

I could feel the energy shift between us last night hes definitely up to something.

by Omni.stu December 17, 2018

D shift

The red head step children of the fire dept. If you like days off while working, D shift is the best fit for you. The installment of D shift was to give the other 3 much needed rest for carrying the dept. If your house is on fire, better hope D shift isn’t working.

D shift must be working...The rig is dirty and barely any fuel.

I tweaked my back, I’m gonna switch to d shift for few months!

by Kcuf pmurt February 17, 2020

suicide shift

A work shift where the workers have eight hours (or less) between the time they get off of work and their next shift. Named this way because workers who are put into this situation are usually overworked and underpaid by their boss and would rather be dead than be forced to be overworked by a company that doesn't give a shit about them. Two notable cases occurred in July 2021 with the Frito-Lays company and in August 2021 with Nabisco. Unfortunately, this has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started

"One of the most contentious issues throughout the bargaining process, according to union leaders, has been the regular use of forced overtime at the plant that results in so-called 'suicide shifts' where "'many of the more than 800 workers at the plant are only getting an eight-hour break between shifts."'

-NPR

"Alongside low pay, treatment of employees is coming to the surface. Workers at Frito-Lay—which also exceeded its profit goals during the pandemic—went on strike for three weeks this summer, citing concerns over forced overtime, 100-degree plus conditions, and 'suicide shifts.' The workers were successful in ending the practice of assigning the grueling 12-hour shifts, which took place less than 8 hours apart...Parent conglomerate Mondelez International angered employees when it proposed turning eight-hour shifts into 12-hour ones without overtime."

-Civileats

by Mayday ｯ November 7, 2021

The Paradigm Shift

In a general sense, a change happening on a vast scale. A shift in the big picture, if you will.

Specifically "The Paradigm Shift" refers to a certain oft discussed and theorized shift in social groups concerning several different intersecting social circles. The Paradigm Shift did not happen within the originally proposed timeline of the spring of 2008, but new evidence has come to light suggesting that The Paradigm Shift may still be happening, just on a larger timeline and consisting of not exactly the same changes as earlier expected.

"The Paradigm Shift" may still come to manifest itself in the first quarter of 2009.

by DYSTLLBLV? January 26, 2009

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shape shifter

Someone who morphs their life to match the person they happen to be dating, i.e. adopt the same taste in music, movies, fashions, foods, mannerisms, etc.

My ex was a shape shifter. After two months, it was like I was having sex with myself.

by Dr. Kenneth Noisewater February 16, 2005