Beginning A Career Prints

'An internship is pretty much the only way to get your foot in the door these days...'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Killer Executive Suits.

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

'I have this fear of the real world...'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

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

'That's it then - I'll take the slinky high-heeled cocktail number in a 5 and the everyday workshoe in a 7...'

Carefree luggage.

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

Reach for the Star.

"Now here's one that has the glamour above the table."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

"I've just been offered a job sorting out the Y1K bug.."

37 years in the same position.

You only have time for one: Choose your fighter - Exercise, Wash Your Hair, Eat, Breathe

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Pipe Dream.

'Had I known Hell was going to be exactly like work, I probably wouldn''t have spent as much time there.'

Handbag store - "Perfect."

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

"Make a lot of money."

"I'm beginning to regret taking this job at the local playgroup."

New Guy.

The trend toward less formal offices began to gain steam.

"Welcome aboard, Bailey. Don't worry — they don't bite."

"Class of 2008, never let the excuse 'I can't find my pants' stand in the way of your dreams."

"No training period, but you can purchase my instructional video on line for $49.95."

"Our new associate asks how much of a fee is too much. Do you want to handle this or shall I laugh in his face?"

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