Between Career Opportunities

/bæŋk əv mɑːm ænd dæd/ noun phrase

Definition: A professional euphemism indicating that an individual is currently unemployed, specifically after being terminated or “let go” from a previous position. See Bank of Mom and Dad to tide you through this rough patch.

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Etymology

A corporate-speak construction designed to frame a period of involuntary unemployment as a proactive, transitional phase. It replaces the stigma of being “fired” with the suggestion of a deliberate search for a superior role.

Usage

Context: Used in social or professional networking settings to maintain an image of employability. It often implies a “rough patch” where one might rely on the bank of mom and dad for financial support until a new position is secured.

In a sentence: He isn’t exactly unemployed; he’s just between career opportunities at the moment.