Career Guidance Professional Gifts

"I became a mentor because I needed more direction in life."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

'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.'

"Fill out an application? Can't I just text it?"

Work/Life Balance

"It's no my fault I got a D. The system is broken."

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

'Come on, you can make it work! You're supposed to be Lovebirds after all...'

"The little engine that could... after taking advantage of family connections, a trust fund, working two years for free as an intern, and finally getting hired as an independent contractor."

'So Kyle - have you considered the challenges of van driving?'

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

I'm getting ready to apply for college. Do you have a list of party schools?

"This your resumé?" "Yes, it's a list of things I hope you never ask me to do."

'You lack the expertise we're looking for, Mr Wheaton - but darn it, I like your attitude.'

I'm over-educated and under-employed. That's why there's no MIDDLE class anymore.

'In general, do the right thing.'

"Typical company, I'm the only woman!!"

'You say you're willing to start at the bottom...'

'Hunting and gathering doesn't sound very interesting, so I have decided to become a consultant.'

Yes, I agree that man is a master of his own destiny but sometimes it helps if you pass algebra.

Bubble; 'This castle manager job better be for real.'

'The school computers are six months old. How can I be expected to be competitive in the job market if I'm trained on obsolete equipment?'

'I think and work spectacularly well either inside or outside the box.'

'I feel like I'm in a rut, too!'

'I wish his guidance counselor spent more time on college plans and less time suggesting names for his band.'

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

Career Analyst "Well I've looked at your file and yes, your job is rubbish"

"The boss told me I have to start at the bottom."

'Henry has found his niche with us.'

'So, what do you want to be when you grow up: rebel scum or loyal servant of the supreme android republic?'

'Jumping over a candle stick is known as an entry level job.'

'Look! It's superwoman...and all her assistants!'

A backup plan might be a good idea, in case 'being a celebrity' doesn't work out...