Career Pause Mugs

"I'm no longer listed an unemployed. I stopped looking for work."

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.

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

'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.

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

'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.'

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

"Do you see yourself becoming a movie in five years?"

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'

"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.

"I've just been offered a job sorting out the Y1K bug.."

"I don't care if you are the Immediate Gratification Generation. Get out of my chair and back to the mailroom."

"Sorry, we've found an app that's better at being you than you!"

Pipe Dream.

'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.'

Outer Space Outsourcing