Status Assassin Edit Meaning

1.

Someone who misuses the word "status" as a concrete object in the workplace. This is usually the sign of a micro-manager or someone working their way towards middle management.

Mary: I asked for that report last week. Can I get a status?

Bob: It's almost done

Mary: I need a status on that requisition.

Phil: It should be ready by Tuesday.

Mary: Could you give me a status on the new program?

Alan: Sure, how about "pending?"

Mary: Uh no, I mean... I need to know... Uh...

Alan: What? I gave you a status, you status assassin!

See status, micromanager, irritating, progress, report