
"Being in education, I'm very athletic — I'm a political football, a punching bag, and a hurdle jumper."
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"Being in education, I'm very athletic — I'm a political football, a punching bag, and a hurdle jumper."
I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.
'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'
'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'
Where your mind & battle are los
"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."
I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.
'Let's not go by the book.'
Butterfly Woman
I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....
In basket-case.
'How fast can you hype?'
"I caution everyone to avoid taking the first field reporter job that comes along."
Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.
So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?
'You're my best man, Pomeroy, so I've decided to sell the damn company.'
"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."
'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'
'Your resume is a little thin, but I like your willingness to be manipulated by upper management.'
"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"
"Do you see yourself becoming a movie in five years?"
Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.
'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.'
"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."
Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.
'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'
"He's having a hard time finding work."
'I didn't dedicate my book, A Lifetime of Wine Tasting, to my 3 ex-wives and nine kids, because they made it possible. I did it because they made it necessary.'
"Sorry, we've found an app that's better at being you than you!"
Pipe Dream.
"I was going to chuck it all and go to Paris but I didn't have enough frequent-flier miles."
"It's a heck of a tale...and well told, but we don't publish resumes."
Outer Space Outsourcing
"I don't care if you are the Immediate Gratification Generation. Get out of my chair and back to the mailroom."
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