Euphemisms in job titles
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Today, euphemisms are becoming increasingly popular in job titles, and now many normal jobs have complicated titles that make the jobs sound more important, or skilled, than the common names would imply. Many of these euphemisms may include words such as engineer, though in fact the people who do the job are not accredited in engineering (and in many jurisdictions it is technically illegal to use the term without a currently valid State certification, though widely unenforced). Extreme cases, such as sanitation engineer for janitor are cited humorously more often than they are used seriously. Less extreme cases, such as custodian for janitor, are considered more terms of respect than euphemisms. These euphemisms can include, but are by no means limited to:
Axegrinder - Luthier/guitarbuilder or repairer
Binman (UK)/garbageman (US) - Waste Removal Officer (UK) or Sanitation Engineer (US)
Cashier - Sales Assistant or Retail Representative
Cleaner (UK)/Maid (US) - Domestic Assistant
Dog catcher - Canine Relocation Specialist
Driver - Chauffeur
Farrier - Equine Chiropodist (a blacksmith who makes horseshoes)
Janitor - Custodian (wahahaha, guardian of the toilet)
Lorry driver (UK) or delivery (wo)man (US) - Logistics Manager
Non-management positions in a variety of fields - Associate or Team Member or Representative
Guard - Loss Prevention Officer
Substitute Teacher - Teacher on Call, Guest Teacher (now I know why there are always so many guest speakers for school assembly. the school always kena pangsei)
Window washer - Vision Clearance Engineer (hands down ownage wahahhahaha)
Host(ess) - Guest Relations Officer
Steward(ess) - Flight attendant
Secretary - Administrative assistant (or professional)
Today, euphemisms are becoming increasingly popular in job titles, and now many normal jobs have complicated titles that make the jobs sound more important, or skilled, than the common names would imply. Many of these euphemisms may include words such as engineer, though in fact the people who do the job are not accredited in engineering (and in many jurisdictions it is technically illegal to use the term without a currently valid State certification, though widely unenforced). Extreme cases, such as sanitation engineer for janitor are cited humorously more often than they are used seriously. Less extreme cases, such as custodian for janitor, are considered more terms of respect than euphemisms. These euphemisms can include, but are by no means limited to:
Axegrinder - Luthier/guitarbuilder or repairer
Binman (UK)/garbageman (US) - Waste Removal Officer (UK) or Sanitation Engineer (US)
Cashier - Sales Assistant or Retail Representative
Cleaner (UK)/Maid (US) - Domestic Assistant
Dog catcher - Canine Relocation Specialist
Driver - Chauffeur
Farrier - Equine Chiropodist (a blacksmith who makes horseshoes)
Janitor - Custodian (wahahaha, guardian of the toilet)
Lorry driver (UK) or delivery (wo)man (US) - Logistics Manager
Non-management positions in a variety of fields - Associate or Team Member or Representative
Guard - Loss Prevention Officer
Substitute Teacher - Teacher on Call, Guest Teacher (now I know why there are always so many guest speakers for school assembly. the school always kena pangsei)
Window washer - Vision Clearance Engineer (hands down ownage wahahhahaha)
Host(ess) - Guest Relations Officer
Steward(ess) - Flight attendant
Secretary - Administrative assistant (or professional)

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