Bethinking Work-life Balance Gifts

"What do you mean, you need to find a balance between work and family? We consider you part of our family."

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

'We invest so much money in training staff...it's a mystery to me why businesses would risk losing them.'

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

In basket-case.

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"Clear my schedule for the next five minutes. I feel the need for some spontaneous frivolity."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

'Honey, I wish you wouldn't bring your work home with you!'

'Our parents were replaced by machines - We'll be replaced with new software.'

Looks like another day in which. . . I have to run the world, the country, the business and the household!!!

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

'Do you remember when our time away from the office was our time...'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.

"I think I'll be late back for tea. . . about a week."

Golfing Boss

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

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

Work/Life Balance

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

Work Parfait

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

Take the time to do something nice for yourself. Your kids will thank you. That is, if you ever decide to have them.

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

'Sorry, suffering from burnout return in a week.'

"Don't you think it's time we talked about Operation Doug?"

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'