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That their family had some degree of prestige, influence and wealth for at least 3 generations (grandparents).

The cliche person whose dad who was a prominent executive with his dad being a well known law firm partner and his mom was a university professor whose dad was a doctor. A majority of the family attends the same alma mater and even private school. Grandfathered in golf memberships in a private club.

And as a result this person has subtle pressure to be "successful " as well.

Like they did of variation of before they pushed out Ann Curry, David Gregory and Hoda Kotb.

1. Issuing a press statement stating that "Sheineille and Jenna have amazing chemistry. We are thrilled about their partnership combo and where they can take the show".

2. Anonymously leaking dissatisfaction with Sheineille to online media sources off the record. "Executives question whether the breezy fourth hour is a good fit for her hard news background".

3. Testing out possible successor anchors for "vacation coverage" to gauge audience feedback and the chemistry with the permanent host.

4. Eventually reassigning her to "their dream job" either in an earlier Today Show hour, MSNBC or a "special correspondent" job.

Based on the natural abilities you showed as a child and what your general aspirations were.

Like Gordon Ramsay's, Marco Pierre White etc.

Because it's so powerful

That the celebrity or former one is thoughtful, gracious, insightful and funny. And also has kick ass guests

Amy Poehler

Michael Rosenbaum

Conan O'Brien

Trevor Noah

That you would have to be sitting down when you read the details.

Because you are so invested in it and have become pessimistic about the prospects of it being solved.

An offshoot is this thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditForGrownups/s/BlYhNUTgS4

More than they will ever know.

Like that former class mate, service provider or family friend that drops you an IM, call or email just to see how you are doing and it gives you warm fuzzies that someone unexpected cares. Especially when you are going through loneliness, work tribulations or family deaths.

That you almost fell out of your chair when you saw the update that it was solved / someone was charged.

Golden State Killer / East Bay

Delphi

Many John and Jane Doe cases with the genetic genealogy technique.

Game of Thrones reference.

An elder member that cares deeply about the legacy, status and continuation of the family line. That will meddle with ensuring their kids marry the "right" partners, have suitable careers, have kids that will continue the family line, and are very concerned with the family's image/brand.

That their rise was so hyped that it was incredible. That they seemed to be mentioned everywhere, seen in every medium and that everyday people were discussing them. That they became more of a phenomenon than an actual person.

Taylor Swift 2023

Shaquille O'Neal rookie season 1992

Jeremy Lin 2012 breakout season with the Knicks

Jon Hamm as Don Draper 2010

The Rock WWF breakout push 1999

Tiger Woods 1997

Bad Bunny 2020

Britney Spears 1998

Barack Obama 2007

Caitlin Clark 2024

Lady Gaga 2009

Jim Carrey 1994

Micheal Jackson 1982

Madonna 1985

That person who counts calories, eats mostly plant based, cooks their own meals, eats at scheduled intervals, measures their blood sugar spikes, does physical activity everyday, does preventive exercise like stretching and core work.

Some examples:

If a handsome guy

- Their workstation has a continuous stream of female coworkers "stopping by" for flirty chit-chat.

- Their corny jokes get exaggerated laughs from women.

- Female neighbors bring them prepared food dishes.

- Women cause fake incidents as an excuse to interact with them (seeking assistance, causing a mishap near them).

- Female bosses openly bend the rules for them and usually slip into profess their infatuation with their looks when their guard is down (work party, travel conference).

- Female "friends" gatekeeping him against other female suitors; to the point of a near physical brawl.

- Older women being very "handsy" with them.

- Women they just meet directly offering no strings attached sex with detailed logistics (right now, her place around the corner, doesn't care if he's taken).

If a beautiful woman

- Being offered expensive gifts (especially travel) right away.

- Every male "friend" eventually slides into their DMs professing their love especially when they are drunk late at night.

- Men in cars almost causing accidents to abruptly pull over and pick them up when they are walking.

- Not having to pay for customary items like coffee, alcohol, food dishes, travel upgrades as the vendors will "comp" it for such a "special customer".

- Strangers they meet once by happenstance will go to extreme lengths to find their contact information afterwards.

- Older men show them inappropriate interest under the guise of "career mentoring" and "life coaching".

That they are so transparent, good natured, smart and interesting. So when a new media clip hits your algorithm, you will press play instinctively and settle in for a treat.

Matt Damon

Peter Dinklage

Edie Falco

Eddie Murphy

Jason Alexander

Lance Reddick (RIP)

Allison Rosen

John Leguizamo

Jared Harris

Viola Davis

Bryan Cranston

Ricky Gervais

Barack Obama

Maven Huffman

Ken Jeong

Kathy Griffin

Julia Louis Dreyfus

Emilia Clarke

Based on your personal ethics, social class or just how you were raised.

Like only drinking out of a cup, never a bought can or bottle. And always using a coaster!

Always eating at your dinner table with proper place settings. Never casually on your couch, desk or bed watching a screen.

Dressing in casual wear at worst, never in your undergarments or sleep wear outside of the bedroom.

Taking a shower everyday even if you aren't leaving the house that day.

Never allowing shoes to go beyond the front door. Slippers only!

Making up the bed every morning when you wake up.

Cooking gloves for hygiene, even if it's just food for you alone.

Clothes never touch the ground. Closet, wardrobe or hamper.

Leftovers go into a proper container, not just the cooking pot in the fridge.

And are terminated or resign under duress within two years of starting.

Those that had noticeable stumbles such as:

Not bothering to learn the fundamentals of their role and the functions underneath them.

Missing a key milestone or target.

Having team dynamic issues.

Alienating new stakeholders immediately.

Not rising up to new unexpected demands of the job.

Being manipulated by others' agendas.

That you look forward to as a ritual that signifies summer's arrival for you and your family/friends. And that you might even volunteer or exhibit for.

Generic examples for most cities:

1. The county fair equivalent.

2. The traveling amusement park fairway.

3. The flagship street festival (usually named after a flower, food, street) in the trendy area.

4. The "world fair" pavilion fest that has dances and food from different cultures.

5. Taste of <your city name> where you buy tickets to eat samples from local restaurants.

6. The Carribean festival parade

7. LGBTQ pride parade

8. Hispanic "Salsa fest" and dance showcase

Before that medium started to falter in the 2000s.

That you looked forward to your commute to listen to them or have it in in the background of your home/workplace.

Either local or national syndicated like Howard Stern.

As the mirror to this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/managers/s/ABpU77wfDa

Using the same two axis

Valued as a Person & Work is Critical - Deep Regret

The bosses tried everything to get the executive team /HR to not get them on the termination list but business circumstances (merger duplication, divestiture, outsourcing) made it inevitable. Their leaders are visibly saddened during the termination, very generous severance and outplacement, they call the employee afterwards to check in on them, and promise to find them another role in house if possible.

Valued as a Person & Work Non-critical - Business Driver

Usually driven by a right sizing initiative and the company couldn't find a suitable alternative role for them. Termination meeting is a bummer but both sides understand that the job is low hanging fruit to cut. Decent severance and a positive reference in the future.

Not Valued as a Person & Work Is Critical - Targeted

Usually the outcome of a personal conflict or perceived underperformance. Subtle signs the week before such as a sudden edict to cross train, upload files to the cloud, document the nuances of their job. Done with a witness in the room on a terse Tuesday morning meeting. Backfill is waiting in the wings to pick up the work immediately. No positive reference but has a couple friendly colleagues that can proxy as one.

Not Valued as a Person & Work Non-critical - Perfunctory

Usually a contract or temp resource that was just seen as variable labour. Quick termination meeting to collect their pass and computer. Impersonal handshake and escort to the door. Never to be heard from again and only work date are confirmed for future employment verifications.