Creative Career Advisor Mugs

'On your mark. Get set. Create!'

"After years of cartoon rejections, Bill stooped to trying a little shameless product placement."

"Fill out an application? Can't I just text it?"

Empty box of ideas

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

"The little engine that could... after taking advantage of family connections, a trust fund, working two years for free as an intern, and finally getting hired as an independent contractor."

'So Kyle - have you considered the challenges of van driving?'

'I got this one for thinking outside the box.'

I'm over-educated and under-employed. That's why there's no MIDDLE class anymore.

'You lack the expertise we're looking for, Mr Wheaton - but darn it, I like your attitude.'

"This your resumé?" "Yes, it's a list of things I hope you never ask me to do."

"Typical company, I'm the only woman!!"

'It could have been worse...she might have chosen banking.'

On-the-job creativity may go unrewarded an may even create consternation among co-workers.

How to get from A to Z. Right brain versus left brain.

"We had a brainstorm - I hope it's a brainchild."

"Do you mind if I bounce something off you?"

"What we're looking for is someone who think outside the box?"

'You say you're willing to start at the bottom...'

'Hunting and gathering doesn't sound very interesting, so I have decided to become a consultant.'

'The school computers are six months old. How can I be expected to be competitive in the job market if I'm trained on obsolete equipment?'

Bubble; 'This castle manager job better be for real.'

'I think and work spectacularly well either inside or outside the box.'

"I'm interested in working with animals and deliveries."

Do not think outside the box!

"But some of my best ideas come while I'm in the litter box."

"The boss told me I have to start at the bottom."

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

'So, what do you want to be when you grow up: rebel scum or loyal servant of the supreme android republic?'

"We're hoping that someday Rosalie will be a major player in the creative economy."

'Jumping over a candle stick is known as an entry level job.'

'Henry has found his niche with us.'

"Todd was glad he had a support animal."