Dynamic Workplace Explorer Mugs

'Cold hard facts are good, but to complete the picture, here's Brenda from the mailroom with some hot, juicy gossip.'

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

"Give a sh*t" "Don't give a sh*t"

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

"Who gave you permission to ask for a raise?"

"Here's some of my work for you to do. It should be a refreshing change...for me."

"That one shows our office cliques."

'Oh don't mind him - he's just a great big teddy bear.'

"Missing a call is no excuse for eating your assistant."

'All applicants for employment must first submit to a company physical - We use it to eliminate anyone with a backbone.'

"We can't actually pay you, but your work will get a lot of exposure."

'Have you decided who's going to be team leader?'

'Don't try to use me. I'm not user friendly!'

'You seem young, Perkins. Why, I bet I was incarcerated before you were even born.'

These young people need everything spelled out to them! I miss the old days, when a wink was a wink, and a nod was a nod.

Group of people.

'You're not the manager I expected.' - 'So blame yourself for having lousy judgement.'

Good solution. Now we need a good problem.

'Cut out the hearsay and get back to work, Ms. Sims.'

'I never question your ability. I never even mention it.'

Out Box

'The salary isn't much, but the expense account to entertain the boss, ohh-la-la!'

'Lets see now, Henderson, you've not shown any initiative because nobody asked you to.'

Miss Wilkins, I need you to pop in and hang up my phone for me again.

'I'm afraid of being left behind.'

Age-salary ratio

"That report you wrote sure made me look good to the board... Take an extra five minutes for lunch!"

Little by little they increased their influence with the team.

Let's make a bonfire of our troubles.

I don't feel very secure on this job.

'They're always going on and on about 'carrying management' so this seemed like a natural...'

"Oh, he claims I bit his head off, did he? And I suppose you BELIEVED him?"

"Excuse me, but is this the canteen or the office?"

'You're overqualified... so you'll have to act stupid.!

Boss