professionalism
by the wise sloth on Aug 07, 2009 00:10:22
Example:
"Bill wears a 3 piece
business suit everyday no matter how hot it is outside."
"Yeah, his dedication to professionalism will get him
far in business...but not life."
or
"Stop leaning back in your chair. Where is your professionalism?"
"
Sorry about that, boss. For a moment I forgot success is more important than comfort or happiness.
professional
by Mike 8643654578678567743345 on Mar 08, 2007 03:47:24
1. Somebody who gets paid for what they do (as opposed to an amateur).
2. Somebody who works at a job that requires a decent amount of skill and knowledge. Examples:
physician,
carpenter, chef, engineer. Counter-examples: fast-food clerk, toll-booth
attendant, marketing executive, politician, preacher.
3. A Yuppie. The term is used in this way only by Yuppies themselves.
Example:
Bob finally realized his dream of becoming a professional
bowler.
35 year old
white female professional seeks black male for bondage fantasies. Must be
discreet.
Professional
by AgentSlade on May 01, 2010 00:14:01
1. (Adjective)
a. Of or relating to the characteristic of
professionalism, usually applicable in medium to large corporations. A characteristic in which one is expected to put one's employer and duties thereof above family,
human dignity, and health.
b. One is is professional is monitored to ensure they are walking around with a sarcastic respect for other people in
the corporation, even when there are very real burdens on the professional person's mind.
c. A description unfairly assigned only to one who devotes more time and energy to his occupation in the company than to his marriage, family, and health.
d. The manner in which a task is performed in a company, as long as it reflects the professional qualities of the performer.
e. A WORD THAT HAS
LOST IT'S MEANING IN CORPORATE NONSENSE AND BIG-CORPORATION SYNDROME. There are still GOOD professionals out there--ones that are passionate about the good work they do and have freed themselves to do it.
2. (Noun)
a. One who is enslaved to the characteristic of professionalism in order to keep their job (see Professional - adj.)
b. One who wears fancy clothes that tell nothing of their character or skill, whether good or bad.
c. Often higher manager that treats subordinates less "professionally" than they look.
Example:
"Fred worked until 2:00AM yesterday. He's way more professional than we are!" (adj.)
"Your speech was very professional,
Arty!"
"Don't insult me!"
"Well that was unprofessional..."
"Thank you." (adj.)
"This is our professional team of salesmen."
"No, we're people who enjoy people and exercise that on the side in the form of sales." (adj)
(Interview)
"Would you describe yourself as...professional?"
"No, and here's why. The meaning of the word pro--"
"Okay, that'll be all.
Have a nice life!"
"When I grow up, I want to be a professional!"
"No you don't Johnny, don't believe that nonsense." (noun)
"You're a real professional!"
"Thanks for the good intent, but don't ever
say that again. Thanks." (noun)
Professional
by Scothman on Nov 03, 2009 09:52:53
An expert defined not just by his ability to
work on a subject but by his
precision of
detail on anything related to that subject or it's doingness.
Example:
It was not just that he could paint, it was in how he never
spilled a drop, never was late with a painting or an
appointment and could convey emotion with any part of his paintings that made him such a professional.
Professional
by B.D.M.R on Jul 03, 2019 21:18:48
Example:
Feelins'? Look mate, you know who has a lot of feelings?
Blokes that
bludgeon their wife to death with a
golf trophy. Professionals have standards.