Corporate Ladder Climber Gifts

'He's done well considering he was just a part-time summer intern.'

Organisational Structure

Who's In Charge Here?

"Remember, you weren't hired to think-you were hired because you have opposable thumbs."

'You've written a bold and innovative proposal. Unfortunately, it challenges the status quo and that can jeopardize my job.'

'You're probably all wondering who I've promoted to VP of sales!'

"It's always cozy in here. We're insulated by layers of bureaucracy."

-"Wife and kids?" -"No, a photo of a set of beautifully prepared accounts."

"It's my new social distancing desk."

"Rumour has it that you're after my job."

"I have my pants put on one leg at a time."

'Henderson, I'm giving you an opportunity to shine.'

'People respect sincerity, Hopkins; learn to fake that and you'll have it made.'

Leadership seminar

"I'm sorry, Ms. Farkas can't see you right now. Can you come back when you're more important?"

'So he eats the odd secretary now and then. He's our top actuary and I intend to make him a partner.'

"Humility is a virtue, but not on a resume."

'Hot air not only rises - sometimes it rises to the top.'

'My dear George, you failed as a salesman and got fired as the head of marketing, you've been a lousy accountant and a failure at human resources. Well, to make it short - welcome to the supervisory board!'

'You remember Mr. Horton? You know, the one you said to give the 'clean desk' award to? -- you fired him three years ago.'

'Your good work leaves me in a splendid position. Isn't that enough reward for you?'

'I'd like a job where I'm hated for having obscene amounts of money.'

Never underestimate the advantage of height in a meeting.

'Lots of people encouraged me to go into business for myself. Come to think of it, they were all former employers.'

Career Ladder - You Are Here

'If you keep convincing people at work that you are irreplaceable, how can you ever be promoted?'

'To achieve anything you must start at the bottom and work upwards.'

"Life is unfair, Devlin, and business is life in spades."

'Yes, I occasionally make mistakes but, unlike you, I never have to acknowledge them.'

"Wow. I can't believe I got this far without anyone asking me for an I.D."

"You're nobody's fool but you're not too smart for you own good, either."

Internship applications with an elbow sharpener.

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

'Once, I was promoted on the third floor and demoted by the time we reached the lobby.'

"I needed to kick downwards, Pendleton . . . and then I thought of you."