Corporate World Navigator Pillows

'There's good news and bad news, J. B. - we now control 51% of this corporation's stock!'

'No matter how cynical I become, I can't keep up.'

"The bailout money, …. Cosgrove took it and bailed out."

Recovery: New Job, Day One

"The americans have been sniffing around again looking to poach some rainmakers...."

That's a good question, Ossie... may I call you 'Ossie', Ossie?

'Gentlemen, I fear that my remaining time here will be short. The fed has a drone stalking me.'

Amega Inc: Established 1991, incorporated 2003, paperless 2008, faceless 2010.

'The law is clear - get in while you can,get out while you can, never look back. And that's just the executive wash room.'

It's the best I can offer you at the moment. Assistant Acting Deputy to the Manager.

'If you need anything, just snarl in my direction.'

'OK, so, where were we? Oh right - I'm looking for someone to fill in for me while I'm in rehab.'

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

"Uh-Oh..."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'

"Look , Malcolm, I get it that you're ambitious. But can't you put that damn thing down just for a minute?"

"I intend to stay in this job, come Hell or high water."

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

"How have you managed to keep your job?"

'I blame the nothing for something culture.'

"What are you going to do to make sure you reach this year's financial goals?"

'We're an international company, Mr. Zickenbarth. We've got creditors in more than 200 different countries!'

'You may feel lost and insignificant at first working for us.'

"Ed Pierce is here to see you sir, and remember, it's unprofessional to roll your eyes."

"We're all well aware of the madness, Phipps...where's the method?"

Above reproach.

'Jones, somewhere out there, we've lost our common sense. I want you to go and bring it back.'

'We're like one big family tree... that's why everyone is in therapy.'

'I've run your letter through the word processor several times, sir, but it just keeps getting worse.'

'In the corporate world, I'm a survivor.'

Yin and Yang VPs.

'I'd like to come home... if I could.'

Change of management - warning about revolving door policy