How to Quit Your Job, The Right Way Flashcards
“Waiting for the stars to align”
idiom
To wait until the current situations is perfect for what is wanted
* She hasn’t met the right man yet, I think she’s waiting for the stars to align.
* Waiting for the stars to align might not be the best strategy.
A roadmap
noun
A well-planned strategy
* We need a better roadmap if we want to succeed.
* This roadmap seems to be carefully designed.
9-to-5
noun
A job that one does during regular office hours
* I think he might quit his 9-to-5 and start his own business.
* I’m going to start my first 9-to-5 from next month.
Mutually beneficial
adjective
Something that is good for all parties involved
* My ex-wife and I have a mutually beneficial relationship.
* Having a mutually beneficial relationship is key.
Dynamic
adjective
Someone with a lot of energy, a positive attitude, etc.
* We need to hire a dynamic new marketing director.
* She is a very dynamic manager.
Content creator
noun
Someone who creates entertaining content on social media
* There are many wealthy content creators in Japan.
* He wants to become a content creator when he grows up.
Soon-to-be-ex-…
adjective
Someone who will soon not be in their current relationship status
* My soon-to-be-ex boss is really irritating me.
* I think her soon-to-be-ex husband is cheating on her.
Business rapport
noun
A harmonious business relationship with another person / company
* The business rapport between me and them is quite healthy.
* We are trying to establish a better business rapport with our suppliers.
A positive note
noun
Something optimistic / good news
* At least we managed to end the meeting on a positive note.
* You should try to end your relationship with them on a positive note.
A split
noun
The end of a relationship
* The split between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was quite dramatic.
* That was a split that couldn’t be avoided.
Cordial
adjective
Warm and friendly
* The mood at the party was very cordial and relaxed.
* His emails are always very cordial.
A reference check
noun
When an employer contacts a job applicant’s previous employers for more information on the applicant
* We usually conduct reference checks with new applicants.
* She is in charge of following up on reference checks.
Worst-case scenario
adjective - noun
The worst thing that could happen in a situation
* As a worst-case-scenario we might need to relocate.
* We need to plan for a worst-case-scenario if the economy doesn’t improve.
A prospect
noun
A potential client / customer
* We have several prospects lined up for next week.
* They are my most valued prospect.
To leave on bad terms
verbal phrase
To leave a job with some negative feelings / situations
* Unfortunately he left Microsoft on bad terms.
* You should try to not leave the company on such bad terms.
To set the stage for something
verbal phrase
To make it possible for something else to happen
* His decision set the stage for our integration with that company.
* COVID set the stage for changes in governmental policies.
