Aspiring Boss Gifts

"Someday I'll hire lots of smart people to work for me."

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

I'm going to practice on you before I start managing other people.

'You really want that promotion, don't you, Sherman?'

What else is there to wish for?

"I'm starting my own delivery service. Is there anything you want to borrow from my Dad?!"

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

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

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

'When will I be old enough to have my own people?'

"So how much money have you made from your psychic hotline business?"

'If I'd had someone to help me when I started, I might have made CEO...actually, I did make CEO, but you know what I mean.'

I'm willing to start at the bottom and work my way up to your job..

'My God! It's Hastings, Van Witten, Rosten and Traver, Inc!'

'I don't mind playing dead. But what I would really like to do is direct.'

'I'd like to be one of those people who sets targets for other people.'

'I'm so proud of Trevor for getting an early start on his negative campaign for Student Council.'

"Progress is coming right along!"

"Of course I'm not quitting school, Dad! If anything, I've learned that if you want to succeed, you need passion and leadership and a whatever-it-takes attitude!"

Stage producer.

"John, does this mean you've given up looking for work?"

"Boss, I'm more than just a cashier and mopper-upper guy."

"Well, if I can't get an increase based on merit, how about one based on the cost of living beyond my means?"

"Shouldn't be long before we're at the top."

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

"And what do you want to be when you grow up little girl, a nurse or a secretary?"

"Grampa, when will I be old enough to ship jobs overseas?"

IF A MOO CAN RISE TO THE TOP, SO CAN I

Management Styles - Inspirational

"So what makes you think you're the right person for this post?" "Well, I'm highly motivated, outgoing and independently minded. Isn't that right, Dad?"

'Mom, I can't go inside now! Business is great!!'

Small Business Loan of Pencils

"Explain to me again why they pay him the big bucks."

"I enjoyed your request for a raise. I've seldom read a more aspirational document."

'If hired, where do you see yourself with the company in five years?'