A common behavioural pattern in dysfunctional workplaces where the employee is not evaluated by managers or peers by what they do, but rather what they don't do.
The pinnacle of rock star level employee performance in this model is sitting at a workstation for 8+ hours, frantically producing without impacting anything whatsoever.
The pinnacle of rock star level employee performance in this model is sitting at a workstation for 8+ hours, frantically producing without impacting anything whatsoever.
I just had a meeting with Jill, Jane and Jack, reporting on achieving absolutely nothing,and had my socks rocked off as to their blinding knack for appearing busy without disturbing anything, presenteeism at its finest delivered by true professional experts.
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A person who gives flashy, overhyped presentations purely for personal gain, attention, or profit — often without substance, sincerity, or shame. Will sell out their ideas, values, or coworkers for applause, likes, or a free conference badge.
Friend #1: “Did you see Karen’s ‘thought leadership’ deck at the all-hands?”
Friend #2: “Yeah, it was 40 slides of AI buzzwords and fake humility. She’s a total presentitute.”
Friend #2: “Yeah, it was 40 slides of AI buzzwords and fake humility. She’s a total presentitute.”
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Get the Female presenting nipple mug.- A portmanteau of “male/female presenting” and political ideology, i.e. liberal.
1. A person who acts and defines themselves as heavily liberal but deep down does not actually believe in all the liberal-aligned ideas that they preach about, but they say they’re liberal for the clout and social approval.
1. A person who acts and defines themselves as heavily liberal but deep down does not actually believe in all the liberal-aligned ideas that they preach about, but they say they’re liberal for the clout and social approval.
Friend 1: Hey look at those liberal protesters. They must really believe in the cause!
Friend 2: Nah they’re just liberal presenting. They don’t actually believe in what they saying. They just in it for the clout.
Friend 2: Nah they’re just liberal presenting. They don’t actually believe in what they saying. They just in it for the clout.
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