So while 'temporary' or 'contract worker' may have a certain reputation or connotation, we take them very seriously.

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The husbands have a lot in common too (besides an apparent taste for housekeepers): both have a certain reputation with women.

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If I hire Sears (NYSE:SHLD) or Home Depot (NYSE:HD) to make certain improvements in my house because they have a reputation for reliable services, I would feel betrayed if I get services from strangers hired by the said companies, especially if they perform a sloppy job.

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But one thing is certain: HP's reputation and culture have suffered as a result of Dunn's poor judgment.

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