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Purple Squirrel Mug

For all practical purposes, there is no such thing as a "Purple Squirrel"; not in nature and not in the job market. It is a metaphor used by recruiters to identify the unrealistic expectations of a client company. The happy exception is when a perfect candidate, with exactly the right qualifications and experience, is actually found for a job opening. That person would then be referred to as a "Purple Squirrel". But every human being is flawed, and even if the candidate has all the requirements, i.e. IS a Purple Squirrel, they might not even get a phone screening. Thus, even one recruiter's Purple Squirrel can be "just another disqualified candidate" to the client company. In particular, recruiters or HR people use the term when they are talking to other recruiters or someone familiar with the recruiting industry. The term has been in use for at least 10 years (there once was a magazine called "Purple Squirrel"). The term is in common, but not widespread use by recruiters as of 2009. Such are the realities of the early twenty-first century job market. As more workers become unemployed, companies become more selective, and finding work becomes more difficult to the point where recruiters are expected to find "Purple Squirrels" for job openings, and companies move ever more slowly to fill positions.

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The Urban Dictionary Mug

Ceramic mug (11 oz)
Printed on-demand just for you
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Word on front, definition on back
Comfortable handle
Every order personally reviewed

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My friend was going through a tough time and this mug really cheered her up! It was the perfect gift.

Anomymous A. Jul 31

Mug is of excellent quality. So funny! My daughter will love it!

Kathy M. Jul 31
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Review by Chris F.

Got it as expected. I love how UrbanDictionary store kept in contact with me as the order progressed. Thanks for a great experience and I look forward to getting more mugs LIKE this.

Chris F. Jul 31
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Loved it!

Jeanne H. Jul 30
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My 4th cup purchase just love them

Tina T. Jul 29
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He loved the mug!

Hillary H. Jul 29
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The cup is very nicely designed

Maya M. Jul 29

Got as a gift for a friend and he loved it and thought it was really funny. Great quality and very strong feeling build.

Jacob D. Jul 28
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Great mug. Super customer service!

Matt N. Jul 28
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Love their products. Have bought numerous mugs. Buy 'em.

KENNETH B. Jul 27
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If you buy these mugs. You are a giga chad

June N. Jul 27

They managed to squeeze the (edited down) definition onto the side of the mug in its entirety, so no complaints! Was worried it was going to cut off in the middle of a word or something.

Qing H. Jul 27
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The definition really makes it

Kelsey P. Jul 26
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Very prompt order fulfillment, and all the messaging was perfect!! Looks great! Thank you!

David C. Jul 25
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THIS MUG IS AMAZING!!

Madison S. Jul 25

Love my mug! Everything looks perfect.

Lindsay G. Jul 25
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Just wonderful thanks

Jerry D. Jul 24
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I am so thrilled that I found a mug with the exact sentiments I was looking for. This will be great in the future for birthday and xmas gifts.

Jill D. Jul 24
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I Like This Mug because im thicc and therefor this mug is thicc

Uraraka Jul 23

Ok These mugs are really easy presents for the people you love i would find the best example of them and then buy and mug and give it to them as a present So simple

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