Work, Success & Motivation - Jobs & Hustle Culture

Here you will find slang about jobs and hustle culture, reflecting work, ambition, side gigs, and the drive to succeed.

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Work, Success & Motivation

to work extra hours beyond one's regular schedule, often to complete tasks or earn additional pay

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grind [noun]

a monotonous or repetitive routine, especially involving labor

Ex: She accepted the grind of training to achieve her goals .
hustle [noun]

a project or activity undertaken to earn money or achieve a goal

Ex: He turned his photography hobby into a profitable hustle .

a secondary job or project done in addition to one's main work, usually to earn extra money

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grindset [noun]

a mindset centered on hard work, persistence, and hustling to achieve goals

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TGIF [interjection]

an expression of relief or excitement that the workweek is ending and the weekend is near

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the willingness to hold onto an investment or asset despite high risk, uncertainty, or potential losses

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a low-stress, well-paying job that allows minimal effort

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the practice of doing only the minimal required work on Mondays at the start of the workweek

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to acquire a company mainly to recruit its employees rather than its products or services

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Friyay [noun]

a playful term for Friday, expressing excitement or relief that the weekend is near

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to commit completely to an action, often with boldness or reckless abandon

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skip [noun]

the boss of one's direct supervisor

Ex: The skip attended the meeting to address team concerns .

an employee or former employee who reports wrongdoing or illegal activity within an organization

Ex: Whistle-blowers often face retaliation for speaking up .
spox [noun]

a spokesperson, someone who speaks officially on behalf of a person, group, or organization

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to tackle a difficult or tedious task alone, without help, preparation, or shortcuts

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stonk [noun]

(usually plural) a misspelling of stock, often used online to refer to shares, especially those expected to rise in value

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