Career Choice Pillows

'When I grow up, I want to be a hydraulic engineer...'

"He wants to be a plastic surgeon when he grows up."

Boy who has been to the dentist

'He's majoring in cave hydrology with, obviously, the ultimate aim of being a caveman like his Dad.'

"Baldo, I don't care what you are...as long as you're good at it."

'I chose my field on what would put the most impressive initials after my name.'

'I've decided to become a veterinarian, I love animals!'

'You're at that awkward age where the others have figured out that you're a drone and you don't do anything.'

'Son I want you to Follow in My Footsteps.'

"My teacher wouldn't let me clown around in class, so I was forced to run away and join the circus."

"When you said you wanted to be a doctor I thought you meant, maybe a cardiologist. What in the world is an astrophysicist?!"

"Well, I'm not a doctor but..."

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?'

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

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

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

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

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

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

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

'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.