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Title: Jobsworth Post by: on August 24, 2011, 02:34:51 pm Hey all!
Umm... have you ever been called a jobsworth/called anyone else a jobsworth? What do you think of the phrase? Looking forward to hearning your views! :) Title: Re: Jobsworth Post by: msmarieh on August 24, 2011, 04:01:21 pm No, I've never heard that expression before.
Ohhh... just looked it up... that's rather an insult, isn't it... I'd have a few words with that person. http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+jobsworth&qpvt=what+is+a+jobsworth&FORM=DTPDIA (http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+jobsworth&qpvt=what+is+a+jobsworth&FORM=DTPDIA) Title: Re: Jobsworth Post by: gee4 on August 24, 2011, 05:56:51 pm Yes I have heard this saying but it's quite old-fashioned, no?
The link is blank Marie. Title: Re: Jobsworth Post by: Atlanta Z3 on August 24, 2011, 07:00:54 pm Interesting, I had not heard of this word. I'm adding to my scrabble vocabulary.
I work with a few though! Title: Re: Jobsworth Post by: on August 25, 2011, 09:43:21 am Interesting word, isn't it?!
I believe it's an alternative to calling someone a 'little hitler'. Personally, I don't think it's appropriate for the workplace but it's good general knowledge! I came across a little 'Jobsworth' cartoon image last night that read "This is the right place at the right time, but I'm afraid you brought the wrong paperwork." ;D Title: Re: Jobsworth Post by: msmarieh on August 25, 2011, 04:51:44 pm Here's what the link had to say (odd it comes up fine for me):
NOUN 1. U.K. petty bureaucrat: a minor official who insists on following regulations to the letter, especially with the intention of being deliberately obstructive ( informal ) [ Late 20th century. < It's more than my job's worth (to do whatever is being requested) ] |