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Stretch Assignment

Euphemism Management Buzzword HR

Work above your current level, offered as growth. Half the time it is; the other half it's a vacant role's duties at your current salary. The difference is whether a promotion follows.

Heard in the wild

“Leading the site consolidation is a stretch assignment — allegedly with a title behind it.”

Tone check: Euphemism

Ask what happens after: timeline, criteria, title. 'We'll see' means you're free labor with a compliment.

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