Career Balancing Gifts

"Supermom isn't home right now - she's out fighting for truth, justice and a buck."

"Let me put on my 'working' head."

'Have a good day, sweetie. Mommy has to go to the office now and attempt to drive a stake through the heart of her competitors.'

'I will never cease to be amazed at how deftly she balances the demands of career and family.'

"If anyone can balance a career with motherhood and state-sponsored terrorism, it's Jeannie."

Mary Evans - Public Relations 9 to 5, Private Relations 6 to 12

'I want kids, but not until I can afford to farm them out.'

"Yes, we have three children. Their names are time guzzler, career killer, and cost factor."

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

Where your mind & battle are los

On his desk, a cat has an in box, out box and litter box.

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

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

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

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

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

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

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

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

'I hate leaving work when I feel I could have delegated more.'

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

Golfing Boss

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

37 years in the same position.

A slice of bread walks a tightrope between slots on the toaster.

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

Work Parfait

"He's taught himself work-life balance."

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

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

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

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

"It's been moved that we adjourn for an afternoon nap. Is there a second?"

"A dozen eggs and a pint of semi-skimmed...Sorry, looks like I left my presentation in my other coat."

"How do you do it, hon? Marriage, kids, civic responsibilities, managing a multi-million dollar business and still finding time to do an 18-month stretch for securities fraud?"