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friendpotism

nepotism but you get the job because you’re friends with someone who already works there
you: Fred was less qualified for the job, but got it through knowing someone who worked there.

me: sounds like friendpotism
by biggestdawg September 25, 2025
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Friendotism

Friendotism is like nepotism except the parties are friends instead of relatives. Favoring friends over other possibly more qualified candidates in hiring decisions.
Jake used friendotism to hire Anna instead of the more qualified Cory as he and Anna have been friends for years!
by MrsB February 2, 2021
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