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Posted by Glenn Arnold (Member # 3192) on :

I ran into a word the other day, but I can't remember the word, and googling a definition doesn't work.

The word refers to a kind of position that pays well, but doesn't require much work or responsibility. Like being a board member in a corporation, or a figurehead position, especially if it's appointed as some kind of quid pro quo.

Posted by Dobbie (Member # 3881) on :

Sinecure.

Posted by Flying Fish (Member # 12032) on :

Vice President of the United States.

Posted by Flying Fish (Member # 12032) on :

Safety Officer. Morale Officer. Process Improvement Coordinator-At-Large.

Posted by AchillesHeel (Member # 11736) on :

Golf course management masters degree holder.

Posted by Jeff C. (Member # 12496) on :

Chairman?

CEO?

Batman?

Posted by AchillesHeel (Member # 11736) on :

When was the last time you jumped off a building with nothing but a grappling gun to save you? Batman earns his keep.

Now Robin, totally sinecure.

Posted by Glenn Arnold (Member # 3192) on :

Sinecure. That's it, thanks.

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Flying Fish:
Vice President of the United States.

FTW