Acqui-hire

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of acquihire. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of acquihire. alt-of, alternative

    "While the money is supposed to make up for it, I’ve heard about many acqui-hired engineers across Silicon Valley who are just biding their time until they are fully vested and then plan to strike out on their own again."

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"While the money is supposed to make up for it, I’ve heard about many acqui-hired engineers across Silicon Valley who are just biding their time until they are fully vested and then plan to strike out on their own again."

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