An employer usually does not object to being called boss. But most workers would not call their employers big cheeses, top brass or brass hats to their faces.
These words are not really insulting but neither do they show great respect.
Employers also have expressions to describe their workers. One of them that describes a good worker is that he or she works like a Trojan.
This expression probably comes from the ancient writings of the great poet Homer.
He wrote about the Trojans who lived in the city of Troy. He said Trojans worked very hard to protect their city.
Now the expression is often used to describe an employee who works hard for a company.
A loyal, hardworking employee is said to work like a Trojan.
So be happy if your company's brass hats say you work like a Trojan. They may consider you valuable enough to increase your pay.
