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Picking Up Scraps

The art of taking credit for an accomplishment that you had absolutely nothing to do with. Alternatively, acheiving a goal only after someone has done most or all of the work for you.

Bob: Damn, that project was rough. But I think I really pulled it off. Jeff: Yeah..you pulled it off alright. (smiles wickedly) Boss: Why Jeff, what an excellent job you did on that project, we should talk about your promotion. Bob: (face turning 10 shades of red, he begins to hop up and down) But..but..no...he's PICKING UP SCRAPS! Boss: Bob, perhaps you would benefit from some..counseling..

by ManagementSaidSo May 12, 2005