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Definition of 'Baptism by Fire'
A phrase originating from Europe that describes an employee that is learning something the hard way, like being immersed in their field of employment. Baptism by fire has its roots in battle terminology, describing a soldier's first time in battle.
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Investopedia explains 'Baptism by Fire'
Baptism by fire is used when the best way for someone to be trained is for that person to experience the actual situations rather than to just study those situations. Jobs that require baptism by fire may include: police officers, firemen, military personnel, etc.
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http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0310/This-Week-in-Financal-History-Speculative-Bubbles-Bill-Gates-Coca-Cola-and-Capitalism.aspx
... On the plus side, the internet companies that survived this baptism of fire have
emerged to become some of the most powerful companies in the market. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/09/surviving-an-economic-crisis.asp
... whole. In good times, mediocre and even weak companies can prosper, so hard
times act as a baptism of fire for all stocks. Therefore ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/small-business-marketing-techniques.asp
... 6. Cold Calling Unpleasant? Yes. Important? Yes. Cold calling, whether it is over
the phone or door to door, is a baptism of fire for many small businesses. ...
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