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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

My brilliant career

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

The Salesman

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

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.'

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

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

The Hive, Inc. You mean I'll always be a worker, with no chance of advancement?

'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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buck Stops Here