Career Changes Mugs

'Actually I started out in quantum mechanics, but somewhere along the way I took a wrong turn.'

Long queue for teacher recrutiment.'They're all bankers'

"I quit going to sea, and now I'm a plumber's helper."

"It's a new career for me. I left the business world because I kept running companies into the ground."

"I haven't always been a cowboy, you know."

Republicans have me feeling reflective about capitalism, in a good way. Uh, oh. You've been with the company 20 years. I appreciate that kind of loyalty. I just want you to know that. Thanks. It also makes me realize that you have few other job options and thus are more or less subject to my whims regarding pay and benefits. Okay, pep talk over. Enjoy your day. Hang on, I could maybe possibly get a job at Coffee King!

"Do you think it's too late to go into the Ambassador business?"

'Running away from the circus to join the world of accountancy isn't working out as I expected. . .'

A new career for George W. Bush: taster in a pretzel factory.

'Then one day, my power suit came unplugged.'

The evangelist turned lawyer's opening arguments were unconvincing

'Sorry, Dr. Albert left our practice and is now making more money selling mal-practice insurance.'

"I'm the CEO of a giant telecommunications firm - but that's just to put food on the table. My real ambition is to be a waiter."

"Have a nice day harvesting data, honey."

"Before I worked in munitions, I composed rock and roll music."

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?'

'You're my best man, Pomeroy, so I've decided to sell the damn company.'

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

"I caution everyone to avoid taking the first field reporter job that comes along."

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

Others will fight for you

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

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

'Your resume is a little thin, but I like your willingness to be manipulated by upper management.'