Deadline Racer Gifts

"It's a one year timer. It gives an added sense of urgency to my research grant."

My name is Bob, and I'm a late-a-holic.

"Old Dave's been beavering away on that project all week...!"

In basket-case.

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

Burning the midnight oil.

Working hours.

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

Procrastinator Foumdation: 'We're putting off the decision to fund you for at least another month...'

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

"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?"

Deadline

Deadlines

Pull an all-nighter?

Signs of Stress

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

"I think I see your deadline approaching."

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

Production: Urgent, Rush, Super Rush.

"Sure I can make that deadline."

Workaholics anonymous meeting.

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

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

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

Hourglass Dumptruck

'Dig in.'

"My five least favorite words in the world: By End of the Day Friday!"

Quicksands of time

In/Out.

Outstanding Time Management

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

"I need it yesterday."

"They really expect a lot from us."

"I can never seem to get my report in on time!"

'Next day to the coast! You must be nuts!'