End Of Quarter Celebration Gifts

'And right here they merged...'

"Remember that optimistic, slightly crazy, throw a dart at the wall forecast? We beat it."

'Guess who made a bushel today?'

One thing about Martin...you could NEVER doubt his passion for the job ...and this is my dance of the third quarter improved productivity figures.

'I should not that the cherry and whipped cream were an afterthought created by our graphics dept.'

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

'Hmph. College kids.'

'Quick! We need a bigger chart in here!'

Work Parfait

'I guess there are lots of rotten jobs, Gramma...I hope I don't have to clean the taco hut forever.'

"Thank you for that summation of the charts."

"Three weeks until the pitch, LOADS of time!"

'I've already been recruited by one of the top fast-food chains in the country!'

"Here are the new sales figures, which way up would you like them?"

"We need to change, but WHEN?"

Fred wonders if he should go see what's happening in accounting.

The Salesman

'We're holding our own, but I'd really like to see some growth.'

"We've had a major development this year that I'm excited to share with the employees."

Soaring Profits

"I won it for being the most noncompetitive in preschool."

"The new revenue stream is finally kicking in."

Business is off the chart.

'Why so tense? First appraisal meeting?'

"At least we are consistently inconsistent."

'Last year we increased sales by 100%.'

"And, while there's no reason yet to panic, I think it only prudent that we make preparations to panic."

Sales Chart Through Ceiling

'It's been a tough quarter, so in lieu of bonuses, you'll all be receiving a DVD of out-takes from our meetings.'

Unrealistic expectations tend to lead to disappointment. . .

"I wouldn't stand there, if I were you."

"At least we're consistent ... "

Day one, post grad

"And so if the pillage numbers don't improve this quarter, I have just one word for you: waterskis."

"I got my PhD in Nursing just so people would have to call me Doctor."