Brutally Honest Translation
You should feel flattered, and therefore not ask for training, clarity, or a fair workload.
Culture & values
“We hire only the best”
A claim that justifies unusually high standards and unusually low support, and quietly suggests that struggle is a personal failing.
How it gets used
Common in job ads and onboarding decks. It sets an implicit comparison between you and an unspecified elite.
Three ways to answer “We hire only the best”
Supreme Court Polite
We hold high standards in our hiring and are selective about who joins the team.
Passive-Aggressive Retaliation
Glad to hear it! Looking forward to the resourcing and clarity that comes with a team of this calibre.
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