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0 pointsracl1013y ago0 comments

> Meanwhile, in our low-perqs atmosphere in NY, distractions were limited and productivity was high. We also all made money.

Yes, that's how it usually works out.

By the way, 'perqs' is a peculiar word. English is my second language but I'm used to seeing the word 'perks'.

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JimDabell3y ago

You have it right, “perq” is non-standard:

https://grammarist.com/usage/perk-vs-perq/

rootusrootus3y ago

The full word is perquisite. Perk is slang.

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booleandilemma3y ago

That misspelling made me realize OP is not a native english speaker and he's trying to import the slave-driving work culture from whatever country he's from into the US.

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