Corporate jargon translator
The phrase
“This is a great opportunity for someone to step up”
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What it actually means
Someone has left and we are not replacing them. The work is now available to whoever is willing to do it for free.
Context
Almost always said after a resignation or redundancy. The 'opportunity' is unpaid additional responsibility with vague future reward.
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