Creative Coach Gifts

'On your mark. Get set. Create!'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

Others will fight for you

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

CLOTHES-HORSES OF THE ART SCENE

'Very impressive educational background...now let's discuss WHO you know.!

'My imaginary playmate can whip your imaginary playmate!'

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

Empty box of ideas

"I hate performance review season."

"Hiring someone to replace me and then expecting me to train him just doesn't sit well with me."

'Your decade of experience is, unfortunately, from the wrong decade.'

"It's o.k., come on out."

"Actually, it's more like a mouse race."

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

"So what makes you think you're qualified for this job?"

'Your resume is impressive, but next time try to shorten it from 100 pages to one.'

'Perkins, we're getting rid of some of the dead wood around here.'

'Your main goal in this job is getting out alive.'

"I have a Bachelor's degree from Columbia, an MBA from Stanford, six years experience, and I'm a hell of a mouser."

"How can you have a meteoric rise to the top in a one-story building?"

'Don't start timing me yet! This staple won't come out!'

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

'And I see you've listed opposable thumbs as your greatest asset...'

Between Offices

"So when my dad said I couldn't have a dog..."

"Back when I was your age the only way to get a promotion was kissing butt."

'I know my resume makes me seem overtrained, but I really wasn't paying attention.'

Chicken Little Inc. Pecking Order.

'I don't understand. You've wasted the whole interview going on and on about what you know... I think you'd better start telling me who you know.'

"I am dressed for the job I want."

"I'm looking for a 'yes man' who can say 'no' without sounding negative"