Desk General Gifts

Generalisssimo Jesus Delgado Manana - Director de la Burocracia

"Mr Frimley will see you now."

Shake it all about sign on desk

Man at desk has a desk tray labeled "In one ear,' and another labeled "Out the other."

'Hey, I'm not paying you people to watch the clock. That's Henderson's job.'

'You're developing a reputation as something of a cowboy, Henderson.'

"Okay, I'll renew your contract and raise you five sick days."

'We consult those with whom we agree, which is why I rarely consult my conscience.'

"I really start dragon around 3 o'clock."

Man in office, desk covered in computer equipment, uses floor for photos, desk pads etc.

In and In Too Deep Desk Organizers.

IN OUT UP DOWN AND ALL AROUND

'What do I do around here? Sir, I really think I deserve some time for research and preparation before answering that.'

'Bring me an in basket and an out basket and some paperwork to shuffle between them.'

"Miss Jenkins, e-mail the housekeeper. Her telecommuting days are over"

'Sorry I'm not at the meeting, sir

After bring your cat to work day, I ended up with 5 extra cats.

Jean, bring me everything we've got on gravity.

"I can't hold it together much longer. . . If Bradley doesn't wipe that smug, self-satisfied smirk off his face soon, I swear I'll kill him."

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'Miscellaneous' and 'Non-Miscellaneous' trays

The modern sheriff.

Delinquent Accounts - Day Late, Dollar Short.

Man in office fencing with pieces of paper flying about

'Remember not to shirk the paperwork.'

'I hate to see you work during your lunch hour, so do me a favor and close your door.'

Man with Sword in Penholder

"We need to talk about procrastination."

IN, OUT, NOT WORTH THE EFFORT

'I am an unhappy employee.'

"There have been a few changes while you were on holiday!"

"I noticed he had punched air holes in his desk. Now I'm afraid to open it."

'Herbert's security hookup lets him make sure no one took over his desk while he's on vacation.'

The Sleep of Reason Produces Bureaucracy

Job Stress.