Promotion Potion
Burning bridges
damaging relationships, making it difficult to return to a previous job or network.
Rock the boat
to cause trouble or disrupt stability.
rescind
to revoke or cancel officially
marginalize
to treat someone as less important
stymie
to block or hinder progress
Glass cliff
a risky leadership position given to someone during a crisis, often setting them up to fail.
Skeleton staff
minimal staff maintained to keep operations running.
disenfranchise
to deprive of rights or influence
ameliorate
to improve a difficult situation
Pull the plug
to stop a project, initiative, or employment abruptly.
Weather the storm
to survive a difficult period without quitting
Back burner
postponing something or not prioritizing it.
Career cul-de-sac
a dead-end career path with no advancement.
capitalize on
take advantage of opportunities
square the circle
attempt the impossible
Jump ship
to leave a company or organization abruptly
Move the goalposts
to change the rules or expectations unfairly.
Cushion job
a secure, comfortable job with little risk
Cog in the machine
a small, replaceable part of a large organization.
Crossroads
a point where an important decision must be made.
Golden handcuffs
high-paying benefits that make it hard for an employee to leave a job.
Ride out the recession
to endure economic hardship without quitting.
Nose to the grindstone
working hard and diligently
Hit the glass ceiling
reach an invisible barrier preventing promotion
Climb the greasy pole
to advance in a career with difficulty and competition.