Originally Posted by Dilmun

To 1. I am in Saudi. No I do not work here. But I had jobs and believe it or not, even a career, thanks to my outspoken ways. Constructive critic is much appreciated. It is about not becoming ugly or rude, but acting professionally.

To 2.If they have a reason for a complaint, they have my full back-up. I wouldn't like my children to be yes-sayers all the time.

Originally Posted by Meow

In in what 'career' is calling someone a jerk seen as constructive criticism?

Originally Posted by Dilmun

In my career I had only once to do with a real jerk. He was a pain in the ass for almost every single employee and thanks to me and my open substantial criticism the board members decided, that he had to leave. Which was very good for the company and thus constructive

Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse

what is a jerk anyway? I thought it was a Jamaican chicken dish.

Originally Posted by Meow

It's a rather non-U term Much used by Americans too.

Originally Posted by The Dean

Paul McCartney was on the Jimmy Fallon chat show recently, and described the bloke that shot John Lennon as the 'jerk of all jerks'........Beat that.........

Originally Posted by Blue Cat

King Jerk?

Originally Posted by Dilmun

In my career I had only once to do with a real jerk. He was a pain in the ass for almost every single employee and thanks to me and my open substantial criticism the board members decided, that he had to leave. Which was very good for the company and thus constructive

Originally Posted by Meow

It's a rather non-U term Much used by Americans too.