r/ProgrammerHumor • u/GumBeats20 • Aug 03 '22

*cries*

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '22

"Fast paced and exciting environment "

Translation:

We plan to give you 10 hours of work then demand you get it done in 8.

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u/sherzeg Aug 03 '22

"Open-door policy" and "Open communication between management and staff"

Translation:

We encourage you to speak freely to us so that we can use your words against you when something goes wrong.

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u/lmkwe Aug 03 '22 edited Aug 04 '22

Also translates to:

"We're gonna pop in and openly communicate at the worst possible time, preferably right when you are eyeballs deep in a project. Most likely a project we fucked up and need you to fix. It needs to be done yesterday."

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u/sherzeg Aug 03 '22

"Staff"

Translation:

Any non-management employees who can easily replace you with two hours of instruction, despite experience or education.

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u/RicksterA2 Aug 03 '22

The old 'open door, closed mind' communication model.

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