Corporate VS The Streetz
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So I’m back in Corporate America and I remember why I had a calm sense of peace about myself two years ago when I received the tap, the talk and the package. “Workforce Reduction”
Business jargon, buzz words, acronyms, phrases, functional and non-functional cosmetic job title’s all kill me. Kill me.
“Bubble Up”
Corporate: Escalate a situation to someone with more authority than you. Dare to be average.
Streetz: From the process of cooking crack. To become wealthy at a rapid rate. The come up.
“Casual Friday”
Corporate: A day to unwind from the grind of “business casual” through the week.
Streetz: A day to unwind from the grind.
“Team Meetings”
Corporate: The BIGgest waste of time. Where things don’t get done.
Streetz: An outing at the club, bar or someone’s house to discuss all things creative. *Wink*
“’Shoot Me’ an email”
Corporate: To create an email outlining the discussion which you didn't have time to discuss.
Streetz: I would advise against saying anything with the words “shoot me”
“The BIG Picture”
Corporate: Understanding of the complete business model from a holistic perspective.
Streetz: Understanding of the complete business model from a hustlers perspective.
“BOSS”
Corporate: Back Office System typically found in financial institutions.
Streetz: A person who is a leader, someone who runs things in his/her city.
“CEO”
Corporate: Chief Executive Officer
Streetz: Anyone with a business card {Vista Print} and an idea or dream.