How to Read Job Ads for Beginners and Newcomers:Here is
translation what you can REALLY expect whenever you see one of these in a Classifieds Careers/Jobs section:
"exceptional positive attitude" -> translation: *Boss is an asshole and a dictator who blows off his top thirteen times a day!*
"willing to work long hours" -> translation: *Forget about your family, or any personal life at all!*
"stamina to work long hours" -> translation: *In other words you are expected to be a cross between a jackass, a camel and an ox!*
"you are a self-starter" -> translation: *We have no idea what we are doing, but we sincerely hope, you will!*
"can work independently" -> translation: *Don't expect any support from us!*
"provide assurance and consulting services to our clients" -> translation: *You are an extremely skillful liar!*
"exceptional organizational skills" -> translation: *We hope we finally get someone who can clean up that big mess we have here!*
"winning positive attitude" -> translation: *Never get bogged down no matter how stupid
management decisions are!*
"ability to work in fast-paced environment" -> translation: *Break? What break…?*