Deadline Chaser Gifts

"Change in plans - the deadline's been moved up to four days ago."

In basket-case.

'I have to hang up. I only have an hour to get these reports done.'

"Ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day to delegate all the things you want done?"

"I need it yesterday."

Production: Urgent, Rush, Super Rush.

". . . so, all I really need to do is change one word."

'Congratulations Perkins! Always first arrived and last to leave. You're on your way to the top.'

Given seven minutes to finish, he flashed through the weekly report.

'Here's the new project, finished and on time. Don't ask what I had to go through to get it done.'

"It's always LAST MONTH with you isn't it? The 31st was YESTERDAY, so say so!"

Deadlines

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

"Russ had a novel published two hours ago and has a children's book coming out in 20 minutes."

Burning the midnight oil.

Working hours.

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

"Three weeks until the pitch, LOADS of time!"

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

Late/Too Late.

'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'

Clients who show up early for an appointment are really annoying ??" especially when you work from home.

"I'm swamped but I can squeeze you in for a few moments yesterday."

"Where are you guys going?" "We’re out of here!" "It’s October 28th!" "The new team are running late. We need you to stay until February 2025!" "But I’m tired!!" "How do we know they won’t bail on us again?"

"I think that might have been one deadline too many for Tim!"

"I wanted a Meticulous Monday or a Thorough Thursday report. This reads more like a Frivolous Friday."

Pull an all-nighter?

'The project is a little behind schedule. It was proactive, now it's retroactive.'

"I think I see your deadline approaching."

"Alan had to work all night on his presentation....this is what 17 espressos does to him."

Unrealistic expectations tend to lead to disappointment. . .

Workaholics anonymous meeting.

'I'm kind of busy, mom...'

"You're just buying time, Peterson! I want those figures on my desk by tomorrow!"