The picture (see below) of the blue-faced chaps is skewwhiff because it flipped onto its side due to a miracle of technology. On my computer screen the image was upstanding. Many of us started off that way.
Yesterday I perused newspaper advertisements for jobs, and was struck by the number demanding passion from prospective employees. Passion, no less! What was once a word associated with Greek lovers is now associated with servicing clients, meeting objectives, massaging bottom lines. Give me a break.
Another thing staring the job seeker in the face is the high number of short-term contracts. Even then, passion is expected. But, who could possibly be passionate about a job destined to last nine months?
One more thing to catch my eye was the prevalence of the word – officer – in job titles. Some examples: Project Partnership Outreach Officer; Supporting People Officer; Government Affairs Officer, and Overview & Scrutiny Support Officer. Is it a reflection of our wartime footing?
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