Ambitious Employee Pillows

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

What else is there to wish for?

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

'I can't believe I didn't get that promotion. So many people have passed me by I feel like a road sign on the highway to success.'

'Stop saying 'how high?' until I say 'jump'.'

'I try not to think big too often or I get terrible headaches.'

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

'And I see you've listed opposable thumbs as your greatest asset...'

Caged Businessman

"One day, I'll be the first woman!"

"You know, there's a corporate elevator."

"I really love school. There's only one problem. I think not having a college degree is holding me back."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

'When I grow up I want to join the SWAT team!'

"Have I complimented you on marketing's renewed team spirit?"

Learn to play the violin in one weekend - 'This isn't working! It's Saturday evening already and I've only got as far as holding it properly...'

'I was speeding right along toward my goal of moving up from middle management, when a cost-cutting measure overtook me!'

Find out that man's name and give him a rise.

Do you mind if my mother joins our little business dinner ? You know what it's like, I don't want people from the office to think I'm sleeping my way to the top.

"Trying to get new business is killing me..."

One day, he hoped to hit the big time.

"I know by outward standard I'm successful, but a voice inside my head keeps saying, 'Where's your private plane?"

"Sorry, but if we hire someone like you, you'll quit in six months and start a rival company!"

'But Marvin, you can't be a college graduate for a living!'

"You can achieve anything if you put you mind to it."

'Do I have to spell it out for you?'

How to get ahead and how to get further ahead.

"It's beginning to appear as if I'll never have greatness thrust upon me."

If only it was true...'I'm raising all your salaries by 50%...'

'It's true that a college degree might render you overqualified for your present position, but it's a chance I'd take.'

"You go the extra mile for us, but in the wrong direction."

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom or night will stop Ed from overcooking the fish."

"Let's face it Simkins, the only way you'll ever get to medical school is by donating your body to science."

"My career was on the launching pad."