Discussing Work-life Balance Gifts

"I wish they'd pay us for something besides work."

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

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

'We invest so much money in training staff...it's a mystery to me why businesses would risk losing them.'

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

In basket-case.

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

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

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

"Clear my schedule for the next five minutes. I feel the need for some spontaneous frivolity."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

'Honey, I wish you wouldn't bring your work home with you!'

'Our parents were replaced by machines - We'll be replaced with new software.'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

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

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.

You only have time for one: Choose your fighter - Exercise, Wash Your Hair, Eat, Breathe

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

Golfing Boss

"I think I'll be late back for tea. . . about a week."

Work/Life Balance

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Work Parfait

Take the time to do something nice for yourself. Your kids will thank you. That is, if you ever decide to have them.

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'Sorry, suffering from burnout return in a week.'

"Don't you think it's time we talked about Operation Doug?"

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."