Demotion Pillows

'Congratulations Smith, you got that promotion. Commiserations Reid, you got that demotion.'

Yes, I was a senior executive here, but I made a fool of myself at an office Christmas party.

'Due to the recent 'fire' incident, you'll no longer be carrying the torch for this company.'

'How do you like the new cubicle?' - 'Can I have my old office back please.'

'Remember,you meet the same people on the way down the ladder as you do on the way up. Which is great. You get to step over them in two directions.'

"I miss the good old days when I was the rainmaker."

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Where your mind & battle are los

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

'Let's not go by the book.'

Butterfly Woman

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

Killer Executive Suits.

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

In basket-case.

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

Others will fight for you

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

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

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

Looks like another day in which. . . I have to run the world, the country, the business and the household!!!