Deadline Defiers Gifts

'Yes, I know there's a deadline on this project.'

In basket-case.

"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."

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

Late/Too Late.

"The bags under my eyes have combined to form some kind of face backpack."

'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."

Deadlines

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

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

Production: Urgent, Rush, Super Rush.

Unrealistic expectations tend to lead to disappointment. . .

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

If I can have your attention, gentlemen- we have a heavy schedule.

"The central digital platform is temporarily renamed Project Schrödinger’s Cat. Until it is accessed on the 24th February it both is and is not a working system."

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

'We are in a race against time and the auditors. Gentlemen...start your shredders!'

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

Hourglass Dumptruck

Your car called- It's not taking you home until that report's finished.

'Regarding our deadline - have we moved to long-range planning or still stuck in short-term excuses?'

'He's really very busy but you can wait.'

Outstanding Time Management

"The boss is really pushing me to finish up before Thanksgiving."

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

'Enough is enough, John! You've got to choose. It's either your job or me.'

"I need it yesterday."