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third rail jobрасстрельная должность (Предлагается для рус-англ. перевода. Контекст! Комментарий от гугловского ИИ: "The term "third rail job" is a metaphor, not a specific job title. It refers to a task or issue, often in politics, that is so controversial or sensitive that it's dangerous to handle. Touching it is likely to cause significant problems or damage to one's reputation or career. The term originates from the physical "third rail" on train tracks, which carries high voltage electricity and is dangerous to come into contact with." • That sounds like a third rail job Andrew. How will you progress that through the consensus governance of the UCAAnd if you're interviewing to head up Advisory, don't bother: it's a third-rail job. It's tough to implement rules, because it's unclear to what extent the administration is going to back you up—in enforcing their own rules. Alexander Oshis)

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