But the initial expression of rage typically comes from people who really do have some fear of a loss of their social position or fear of a loss of their social status because of some change that they see occurring and a change they see as threatening them.

NPR: Health Care Debate: Why So Much Yelling?

You're always free to call an employer to check on the status of your application or to see if the position has been filled.

CNN: Why don't employers call me back?

The title "emeritus" is used when a person of status, such as a professor or bishop, hands over their position so their former rank can be retained in their title.

BBC: Benedict XVI to be known as 'pope emeritus'