Career Crisis Navigator Pillows

Career Path.

"I'm not kidding, Phil! You really ARE the poster child for middle-aged, disillusioned and down-hearted businessmen everywhere!"

'Being laid off is a time to reflect and ask yourself, why didn't I become an investment banker...?'

"You look perfectly suited for managing on the pigeons have a salary that goes with the job!"

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

'As it's your first day we're going to start you on something easy.'

Wall Street Couch

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

"And finally, I’d like to thank all those people I stepped on and used to get here. I couldn’t have done it without your submissive insecurity and relentless resignation."

Between Offices

Caged Businessman

"Is this what I want to be doing with my death?"

Middle-aged guy spots an available convertible. The mating ritual begins.

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

Economic Downturns

'I never wanted the best years of your life Clayton - just a few good days would do.'

'This is our Greek debt, this is our Spanish debt, and this is our Portuguese debt...'

'I was speeding right along toward my goal of moving up from middle management, when a cost-cutting measure overtook me!'

'Right, I hope that gives you an idea of what the work is about, any questions?'

'Our company has hit an icebery and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

"I guess I'll see you around Frank."

'How long's he been out there?'

"Trust me, you don't want this job."

"You're 30 now. Where do you see yourself in five years?" "Thirty five."

Try not to worry.

Doubt or Certainy

"I owe my success to always being the lesser of two evils."

"Give me something that shows I'm hip AND fiscally responsible."

"I've been an accountant, an actuary, an advertising exec, an administrator, an architect, an art director, and an auditor, and now I'd like to move on to the B's."

"I think we might already have lost the next set of graduates, they don't see us offering a career path..."

"Get me someone in Apologies, someone in Walkbacks, and send up the whole Scapegoating team."

"I see myself rising through the ranks of the organization until midlife, when I will most likely hit a wall and go screaming through the door."

The Covid Tail

Capitalism.