Cubicle Crusader Gifts

40 Days without an on-the-job conversation.

"It takes good management to keep good people."

'The organizational structure is pretty simple: we do the work - they take the credit.'

"I'll keep thinking inside the box as long as they let me smoke in the box."

The Kind Of Synergy That Can Happen Only At The Office

'Oh come on, we all have our crosses to bear.'

"Take my advice, Roberts, and hide your light under a bushel."

"Brandon isn't adapting well to the open office concept."

"I miss the old cubicles."

"I was hoping that heaven might be, you know, more transcendent."

'No, Stanworth, feeling sick of your job does not qualify you for sick leave.'

The Office Hamster Wheel

'Only another thirty-four years, five months and fourteen days until I retire.'

"The 'hot desking' was supposed to be cheaper and more efficient! But it's been a nightmare!"

Bad business inc.

Do not think outside the box!

"We do have flexible hours - once a year when the boss goes on vacation."

All the little irritating moments had merged into one long job description.

'I've really been ignoring the paperwork lately.'

'Fantastic chance to show what you can do...resources are of course stretched...we'd be very grateful.'

"It's time to restock the cubicles."

Will Work for Ever

Still Here

"The buck stops next door"

'You have nothing to fear from computers, unless of course, you are a middle manager...'

'Walter, stop fantasizing and get back to your desk.'

'We may knock out a few walls.'

'I'm not here looking for a job. I'm the temp who's replacing you when the boss fires you today.'

'I was kicked upstairs, downstairs and everywhere but loose.'

'Remember the good ol' days, when resigning was enough.'

Bill couldn't explain it but every day around 3 o'clock he would hit the wall.

Expressions of Hopelessness

Overworked in the office

"Office space is at a premium, we've had to rationalise."

"Now that you mention it, I have to admit, the daily grind IS starting to get to me!"