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!'

Pounding speeds up the computer.

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

A paperwork machine spews endless paperwork

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

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

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

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

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

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

Project Length As Measured In Dog Years

Copycats

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

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

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

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

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.'

Storm in the out tray

Can do...No can do

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

Here and There Trays