exactly what is skating?

[CutiePie2000]

Skating is reaping the benefits of something without actually having to work for those benefits (i.e. "earn" them). I see this behavior demonstrated by my boss on a daily basis.

Apply this concept how you will to Greek Life.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Skating is reaping the benefits of something without actually having to work for them / earn them. I see this behavior demonstrated by my boss on a daily basis.

Apply this how you will to Greek Life.

Exactly.

LOL at your boss.

[amanda6035]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Skating is reaping the benefits of something without actually having to work for those benefits (i.e. "earn" them). I see this behavior demonstrated by my boss on a daily basis.

Apply this concept how you will to Greek Life.

The first time I heard the term skating was while I was in the service....and it's exactly as you described - folks who don't do crap, but yet they get a paycheck, and when advancement cycles come around, if they pass the test and advance to the next paygrade, they get more money to skate. It made for alot of resentful sailors who DID bust their @$$ to do a good job, only to be on the same pay level as a skater. Too bad that performance doesnt equal pay in the military.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

Skating is reaping the benefits of something without actually having to work for those benefits (i.e. "earn" them). I see this behavior demonstrated by my boss on a daily basis.

You have now given me a new nickname for my boss. Thank you!

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

You have now given me a new nickname for my boss. Thank you!

With a nod to Avril Lavigne, you can call him "Sk8R Boi".