Mental Health And Work

noun the possession, use, or settlement of land or property

• Her occupation as a lawyer requires a deep understanding of the law.
• His occupation is a teacher, he loves working with kids.
• I'm just a barista, it's not my dream occupation but it pays the bills.
• Writing has become my occupation, it's where I find my purpose and fulfillment.

noun a metaphor referring to the phenomenon where women or minorities are more likely to be put into leadership positions during times of crisis or downturn, when the chance of failure is higher

• The concept of the glass cliff refers to the trend of women being appointed to leadership positions during times of crisis or downturn.
• It seems like women are often put in charge when things are already going downhill, known as the glass cliff.
• Being handed the leadership role when everything is falling apart is like standing on the glass cliff.
• She felt like she was teetering on the edge of a glass cliff, unsure if she would be able to lead the company out of trouble.