Backlog Manager Gifts

"I don't have time for New Year's resolutions, I'm still working on the backlog from 1998-2000."

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

Storm in the out tray

"Maybe you should go make sure we're in the right line."

"I don't know...sometimes I think I don't spend enough time with them. What kind of role model am I?"

"You do realise that the post is only part time, no more than 70 or 80 hours a week."

"I managed to find a healthy work-life balance, but now there's a problem with my bank balance."

'So, come back in fifteen minutes?...Twenty?'

Welsh practice launches formal objection to 'unmanageable' new housing.

Bob’s Museum

'Sorry I'm not at the meeting, sir

'Your wife called to remind you that you're married, sir.'

"I can't mow the lawn today. A bug just flew up my nose."

'Well done Hopkins - I hear you cleared your in tray for the first time in twenty years.'

IN, More IN (man working at desk)

"Pay attention when I'm talking to you. I see your eyes darting back and forth between me and the clock."

'Dog got your clog?'

'Work's the greatest thing on earth... so I'm saving some up for tomorrow!'

'I'll do half of it.'

'You have appointments lined up right until you leave for vacation in 2008.'

Under zealous: ZZZZZZ!

The Dog Poo

'Of course, honey, we'll talk - I think I can spare 120 anytime minutes for you today.'

"You and your lists! You're missing out on life."

'You don't mind distractions as much as me, so I didn't think you'd mind if my kids played in your office today.'

'He has a learning disorder.'

'The cat did it.'

What technique! She'll just keep calling herself until this guy has to leave!

"Leap years aren't so bad, on average I get to see him an extra 23.61 seconds a day."

Increase in Time Spent on Homework.

Kid sweeps dirt under his junk on the floor.

'Sir, that efficiency expert you hired called -- he said he'll be five hours late.

Workaholism is a disease. It can be cured.

Time Slavery.