Deadline Handling Mugs

"Yes, I know there's a deadline of 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

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

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!"

Deadline

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. . .

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

Workaholics anonymous meeting.

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

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

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

"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."

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?'

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

In/Out.

'Dig in.'

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

"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.'