Career Starter Pillows

'We have an opening for a part-time intern, which could lead to a full-time unpaid internship.'

"I'm sorry, we're looking for somebody with experience."

"I don't mind saving that I was nervous. This was my first sale...thanks, mom!"

'I hereby sentence you to 40 years labor in an office with fluorescent lighting, just enough salary to keep you alive...'

'My mother made me apply.'

"I graduated magna cum student loan, so I'll need a big starting salary."

"I applied for a job today. They said they can pay me $8 an hour starting tomorrow, and in 90 days they'll raise it to $10 an hour."

"I'm glad you're willing to start at the entry level. There's your materials. You can start immediately."

"Not hired?! But I got A's in all my classes!"

Businesswoman Empowerment

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

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

'There they go - off on their own - and a finer bunch of fledgelings one couldn't ask.'

Go! Means NOW!

'I'd like to challenge the test.'

"You were right. Building an online business empire is even more fun than playing games."

"Can you hurry up with the cake? I have to travel the world, have a career and start a family"

"Son, one day two hundred square feet of this city could be yours to rent."

'We offer full benefits. A desk, a chair and your very own cubicle.'

A young boy sits behind a lemonade stand with a sign that reads "Lemonade 25¢ - Jay Antosh, Chief Executive Officer".

Hirer to employee handing him lighted hat: 'You'll be starting at the bottom.'

"One day she'll be a wonderful architect."

The First Day Back

PERSONNEL, 'Do we have a health plan? Why -- Don't you feel well?'

'I got the job, Mom. You always said I'd make a living with my hands.'

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN, 'It's okay, I guess, but they sure hassle you about compliance!'

Ladder of Success.

"OK, I think we're pretty much back to square one. You can stop now."

'Honey, this the start of a fantastic career! Lunchtime is over and I still haven't been fired!'

"Hogsworth, I'm starting my son at the bottom. No executive washroom key until he breaks 90."

PEP TALKS!

"This year, I'm starting school with a positive attitude! You have my word...I'm waiting till the second week of school to call it the worst year of my life."

"Well, there goes summer..."

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN, 'It's okay, I guess, but they sure hassle you about compliance!'

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