Administrative Work Mugs

'It's the paperwork that you need to fill out to show that we're spending all our time focussing on clients' needs.'

"Don't let the organized desk fool you. I have no idea where my computer files are."

'Here, check it by processing my bill.'

Good heavens, what's a girl who looks like Kim Basinger doing working in an Inland Revenue office?

"Are you Matthew Jones with a double 'T'?"

"I've put every one of those vital master copies through here, and it took ages. Where do the copies come out?"

'I know you want to dry the 'ink off', Brian, but that fan is playing havoc with my 'hair-do!'

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

Pounding speeds up the computer.

'Noticeboard? I forgot it was there to be honest.'

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

A paperwork machine spews endless paperwork

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

On his desk, a cat has an in box, out box and litter box.

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

Project Length As Measured In Dog Years

Copycats

IN box...OUT is wastepaper basket on fire.

"So we are agreed then, most of the targets we've set staff are completely unreasonable and we should just scrap them."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

In/Out/These Things Happen.

'Ok, I'm in a paperwork mood. Let 'er rip.'

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

'Yes, I know there's a deadline on this project.'

"If nothing else needs welding, Paula, I'm going to lunch."

Desk trays - 'in', 'out', and 'one of these days'.

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear, I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

'No, your guess isn't as good as mine.'

"If this goes badly I'm going to post it on my youtube job interview bloopers channel."

Storm in the out tray