Classroom Gladiator Gifts

'A moment of silence? If only that were possible.'

"Forget five-year plans. Let's just figure out how to make it to lunch."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

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

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

"This is a test. This is only a test. IF this had been the real world it'd be your job you'd be fighting for, not a letter of the alphabet."

Computer Class.

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

'I feel confident about our presentation. If there is any blowback, don't worry. We're both wearing our flak jackets under our suits.'

'Life isn't fair and neither is Miss Brown!'

Run, Mike, Run!

'So...worked in 'IT' long?'

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

'On the other hand, if I never finish anything I can't be a complete failure...'

'I've fired the entire company except you, Jerkins. You'll have more work without pay, but you do have job security.'

'You want this, don't you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take the red whiteboard marker. Give in to your anger.'

The company lawyer's self-image vs the boss's self-image.

The rat race

"It's a dog-eat-dog economy. And I'm the Doberman."

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

"You've bust your hump."

"I've called the meeting to discuss the problem of stress int he workplace."

"Are we afraid of a little competition? Based on the figures, absolutely."

Waiting for the results.

Pecking order spats take their toll.

'I'm just your average suburban gladiator mum.'

'I've read my appraisal and this is my solicitor - I intend to sue you!'

"You're ruthless in your ambition, Henderson- I admire that."

"You need to put on some weight if you want to keep your job!"

"Mrs. Martin is here. She's the new substitute teacher."

It was supposed to be a friendly takeover?

"I think I've lost a step with age. Instead of suing I usually just wind up counter suing."