Banking Challenger Gifts

'Small business' begging to be let in 'Banks' maze to find a loan

"I see we're going up against the Big Guys."

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

'A 10M bonus for your thoughts.'

"I'm worried. We're small enough to fail, but not big enough to be bailed out!"

'Our company has hit an icebery and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

Sinking sales

Businessman at the deep end.

A successful meeting! Only one member left in a rage shouting obcenities.

Fight on the top

People hanging on to the horns of the raging bull of 'Business'

"Now I don't want to alarm you, but are you familiar with the term 'On the scrapheap'!"

'We think a lot alike - and that threatens my uniqueness to this company.'

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

Another Rogue Trader

Workers' Rights

"Now, are you here to see the top dog or the queen bee?"

'I'd like to come over, but Mom cleaned my room and it's going to take me all day to put it right again.'

'I like to end these meetings with a group hug, if you'll step out of the cubicles.'

'Sorry...I don't do hugs!'

'This job is the cutting edge of female multi-tasking. We need you to perform as if headed for the top. We also need you to never actually get there.'

Bob hated working over-time.

"So why do you feel that you're a better person for the job than every other candidate who's shown me résumés with the exact same credentials?"

"Until you've replaced, you're irreplaceable in this company."

'I've tried to set an example for you, but you just don't have the right attitude, Carson.'

'If you really want that promotion, Barnes, you'll swim back to the boat and get my laptop.'

CEO: 'Send a memo reminding everyone I'm still here.'

'That dog's so greedy - it's only an hour since the last salesman called!'

In case of computer breakdown break glass

Fat Cat controls the wage earner.

'This is the second time in sixteen years you've put in for a raise Wilson. Is money all you think about?! '

'It's great to watch teamwork in action.'

'What bothers me is that we all look so successful.'

"You remind me of myself at your age. Do you have a good lawyer?"

'Don't believe a word of it. He got me at the fish market.'