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I think the specific euphemism "refocuses on his personal life", as opposed to a more general "pursue other opportunities", reads more like serious illness or f
by kjeetgill 5y ago
I think the specific euphemism "refocuses on his personal life", as opposed to a more general "pursue other opportunities", reads more like serious illness or family disturbance. It provokes sincere concern for his wellbeing beyond a job move.
- TeMPOraL 5y agoI always felt this particular euphemism was code for resigning through being forced out as a part of crisis management strategy, to avoid a big PR or legal fallout.
- fsckboy 5y agoI think the cases you are thinking about are agreed upon by the subject, who might be a high level politicians and/or CEOs whose "lack of a next step" would "stick out like a sore thumb", but whose prior hard work and/or financial success would leave them in a position to deserve to devote more time to family. Something like that.
- hoseja 5y agoThat's like a second-order euphemism, where they want you to think they're referring to the first euphemism.