Corporate Hustler Pillows

'Still doing the work of three people, huh?'

'I should have gone to my chiropractor before this meeting.'

'Congratulations you have just made our one millionth request for a raise!'

Work Slave

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'You'll be happy to see that I've finally managed to turn things around.'

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

'Congratulations on your purchase of the new Kablooey! Desk Organizer! Instructions for use...'

"Well, I've emailed, faxed, and phoned Dobson. Maybe I should just walk down the hall and talk to him..."

"Keep up the good work, whatever it is, whoever you are."

Call Your Office

"We are extremely short-staffed here and you would need to be okay with that. For example I’m the janitor, but I also do interviews in between emptying trash cans."

Running Latte

'It may well be nesting J.T but damn it, you've got a company to turn.'

"I'm afraid that following the audit, Mr. Davis is no longer with us... On the bright side, the corner office is now available!"

Engineer on the move.

'I tried to warn you, Fred. As the economy goes, so goes the corporate culture here!'

Very fat 'Office' facing more waiters with trays of demand

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

"With great power comes great, great stress."

'We're looking for people who like to take work home.'

Multitasking executive dog

"When you reach the bottom of the pile, you'll find this week's paycheck."

The boss is truly a courageous risk-taker. Only he tasted the salmon mousse at last year's company picnic.

"I'm concerned, Larry. All you seem to do lately is put out fires and run around like a..."

The Real American Dream

'There's a Mr Tilbin here to see you sir. Shall I tell him you're on the phone, in a meeting, or out of the office?'

'Yes, that's our bathroom. We're a startup, so plumbing and running water is a luxury.'

'You say he left the office hours ago?'

"No, mom. . . it was last winter when I was skating on thin ice. This spring I'm just walking a fine line."

"Sad but true - my career ladder turned out to be a career footstool."

'I'll be late - had to think big again.'

"The change management consultant wants to move the meeting."