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  • Only after another client said it did I realize he was referring to my boss's legal troubles.

    Slate Articles Emily Yoffe 2012

  • "A system that rewards good work, removes poor performers and keeps pace with the private sector is long overdue," said Issa spokesman Kurt Bardella, who called his boss's bill "an important first step in pay reform."

    Darrell Issa wants to freeze some federal worker raises 2011

  • At a Dec. 7 news conference, Mr. Takayama didn't withdraw his earlier criticism of Mr. Woodford's management style, but credited his former boss's initiative.

    Fighting to Retake Top Job Joann S. Lublin 2011

  • So Ms. Crandall trained for her boss's job by volunteering for more work, pursuing mentorships and attending management seminars.

    Landing the Boss's Job Dennis Nishi 2011

  • He recounted in the 660-word opus "how good this little ole place has been to little ole me," and retold such true stories as how he stole his boss's $8,000 leather couch to use in his own office and dressed up like Britney Spears to sing for co-workers at a sales conference.

    To Colleagues: I'm Outta Here Sue Shellenbarger 2012

  • He was working in an entry-level job for the Baltimore Stallions, a Canadian Football League team, in 1995 when he found an Oakland Athletics media guide in his boss's office.

    Team Building By DePodesta Brian Costa 2011

  • "They just don't realize it because executives tend to have a narrow, circumscribed view of their boss's job."

    Landing the Boss's Job Dennis Nishi 2011

  • Mr. Shriver continued to date Eunice on and off for years, eventually marrying the boss's daughter in 1953.

    'Warrior for peace and against poverty' Patricia Sullivan 2011

  • A 30-year-old community outreach worker who had a deep belief in his boss's work.

    Tucson shooting victims: lives remembered James Buck 2011

  • But the real drama is likely to come later in the year assuming António Horta-Osório indulges in the incoming boss's prerogative of making full use of the kitchen sink.

    All Eyes on Lloyds Bank's 'Special One' Simon Nixon 2011

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