Care Work Mugs

"To keep on top of the caseload I'm going to have to put in some overtime."

'Usually we place a great deal of emphasis upon confidentiality for our clients...Unfortunately, the current staffing shortages mean that we've had to adopt a more flexible approach...'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

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

Burning the midnight oil.

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

Work Parfait

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

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

Multi-tasking.

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

Back to work...

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'

"Would anyone like to question my downsizing proposal?"

'Did you just show your teeth at me Wilson?'

'It's 930am ma'am - time to meet the Board of Detractors.'

"My favorite way to start the day...coffee, danish, and a data dump."

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"

Stressed employee says to colleague: 'I think I'm on top of the situation and I hope I'm in the loop, but I can't seem to get ahead of the curve.'

"You knew this was a soul-sucking job when you took it."

"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"

'You're going to have to work your way up to the ground floor like everyone else.'

"I reap and I reap and it's like he doesn't even notice."

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

'Call me in the morning. In the afternoon, I'm out in the field.'

'Don't worry about your job at the office, Sweetie. They declared bankrupty today.'

'He's finally done it - kicked breakfast TV!'

'That's Oog -- he got a haircut and a job.'