A paper shaker is a person who always seems to be busy at work but doesn't get anything done.
Paper shakers will arrive to work early and leave late to create the image that they are always working. Paper shakers exhibit all the worst examples of presenteeism. They will work when sick to make a show of it.
A paper shaker will prescribe more work as the cure for whatever ails any project. This sermonizing will never result in any new actions or change on their part. Paper shakers already see themselves as working harder than everyone else.
Don't confuse a paper shaker with a hustler. A paper shaker may see themselves as a hustler and try to create this impression. They might have a coffee mug or t-shirt that says some catchphrase like "always hustlin'" for example. At heart, they are lazy sycophants.
The term "paper shaker" comes from the idea that they always have some "proof of work" handy. Vampire hunters carried garlic to ward off evil and paper shakers have busy work to ward off actual work.
Dealing with paper shakers from a management perspective is simple. Once identified, check in with them often. Set goals with them and see where they land. Ask them what they are working on and direct them away from their own busy work. This should keep paper shaking to a minimum.
Paper shakers will arrive to work early and leave late to create the image that they are always working. Paper shakers exhibit all the worst examples of presenteeism. They will work when sick to make a show of it.
A paper shaker will prescribe more work as the cure for whatever ails any project. This sermonizing will never result in any new actions or change on their part. Paper shakers already see themselves as working harder than everyone else.
Don't confuse a paper shaker with a hustler. A paper shaker may see themselves as a hustler and try to create this impression. They might have a coffee mug or t-shirt that says some catchphrase like "always hustlin'" for example. At heart, they are lazy sycophants.
The term "paper shaker" comes from the idea that they always have some "proof of work" handy. Vampire hunters carried garlic to ward off evil and paper shakers have busy work to ward off actual work.
Dealing with paper shakers from a management perspective is simple. Once identified, check in with them often. Set goals with them and see where they land. Ask them what they are working on and direct them away from their own busy work. This should keep paper shaking to a minimum.
The paper shakers in HR thinks everyone should work 3.5 more hours a week to hit our targets.
Tim is such a paper shaker, what does that guy even do?
Upper management is all paper shakers, they come in early and go home late but have nothing to show for it.
Tim is such a paper shaker, what does that guy even do?
Upper management is all paper shakers, they come in early and go home late but have nothing to show for it.
by SearchFHG December 21, 2017
by Kyle Brobro December 23, 2008
I hate hotels with paper pillows! They might as well give me a sheet of construction paper to rest my head on.
by B Tapp December 14, 2013
by scarlettsmw February 14, 2021
having sex with someone who you don't find attractive, resorting to a magazine to quicken the process
- How was last night?
+Core mate! not good. waited till the end of the night to pick up a girl who was rough. brought her home and had to Paper-back her ass!!
+Core mate! not good. waited till the end of the night to pick up a girl who was rough. brought her home and had to Paper-back her ass!!
by Semafor` August 11, 2010
by NeckPop April 29, 2010
A girl is so hot, that you would gladly lick her ass or pussy clean after she uses the bathroom. No use of toilet paper.
All guys: Damn she is gorgeous
Guy #1: Oh dude, she doesn't need toilet paper I would lick her clean even when she is done going to the bathroom!
Guy #2: Right? Fuck yeah I would too. She is definitely Paper-Free.
Guy #1: Oh dude, she doesn't need toilet paper I would lick her clean even when she is done going to the bathroom!
Guy #2: Right? Fuck yeah I would too. She is definitely Paper-Free.
by SilverM14 December 07, 2012