Business Ladder Scaler Pillows

The Evolution of the Bonus

"Well, ordinary men have colleagues. Successful men have victims."

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

Career opportunities

The Salesman

"It looks like the 'because I say so' has it."

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

My brilliant career

Like many of those in tribicles, Mitch dreamed of one day moving up to the real deal.

"No, I'm not really a CEO. I just like to keep up with the Joneses."

'You lack the expertise we're looking for, Mr Wheaton - but darn it, I like your attitude.'

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

'I'm moving up to be Chairperson-of-the-board. One of you will be President.' (Men have fencing swords).

'By the time I climbed up to this job, I was too tired to do it.'

'I'm afraid that the top investment banks are looking for more from job applicants than a 'Top Degree from the University of Hard Knocks'.'

'I refuse to relinquish the title, 'Top Young Exec'.'

'You've spelt 'C.V.' wrongly.'

Ted did have some concerns about the appearance of nepotism.

"Firing is too good for you, Mike. I'm going to give you MY job instead!"

"Yes, I'm sure you do deserve further career advancement. But if I promote you again you'll have my job!"

'I fetch, but it hasn't helped my career any.'

"No, our company doesn't provide day care or maternity leave."

'He's done well considering he was just a part-time summer intern.'

-"Wife and kids?" -"No, a photo of a set of beautifully prepared accounts."

"Rumour has it that you're after my job."

"I have my pants put on one leg at a time."

'Yes, I occasionally make mistakes but, unlike you, I never have to acknowledge them.'

Buck Stops Here

'I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to make CEO.'

"I don't know why people go on about the problem of 'stress'."

"Actually, I worked my way up from 'ideas'."

'I'm excited about my new job. I know I have some small shoes to fill.'

"Jones is our go-to-thankless-job-guy!"

'Oh, really? I work for little softy.'

'Congratulations, Henderson -- I'm promoting you from henchman to crony.'