Finance Survivor Pillows

"All in favor of changing out name from '17th Federal Savings & Loan' to 'Still Here Bank'..."

'If I had to use one word to describe our strategy.'

Three gates of hell: marriage counseling, investments, company meetings

'I like the way you handle responsibility, McWit, so I'm going to blame some stuff on you.'

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

'The Board has chosen you to handle the restructuring because you have no heart.'

"It was terrifying experience being faced with that kind of compulsive, insane behaviour...I tell you it's positively the last time I put foot in the sales!"

'I hope I run out of money before I flunk out.'

"Lost my job. But I'm pretty sure it's around here somewhere."

'Calling Tech Support does NOT count as one of my wishes!'

In and Out Tray

Evil Exams!

"Bill's a little upset. The boss just chewed him out."

"I'd like to thank my parents and my creditors for making this possible."

Stressed employee says to colleague: 'I think I'm on top of the situation and I hope I'm in the loop, but I can't seem to get ahead of the curve.'

"My career's in shreds, but on the bright side, so are my files."

'Don't bother cleaning out your desk. We'll be hiring you back as a consultant for half the salary and no benefits.'

Between Offices

"Not much. Just enjoying my post-lunch bounce."

The Buck Never Stops.

'This is Harris, he's been with the firm some 45 years!'

'Normally, I would give credit where credit is due but we're in a credit crunch. Therefore, I will take all the credit for your hard work on this project.'

"Thank God! Someone to network with!"

'Mr. McCoy has been expecting you. If you'll have a seat, he should be with you within the next 6 hours.'

"I intend to stay in this job, come Hell or high water."

"The Internet startup had only enough cash for one more day. But, miraculously, the money lasted for eight days, until more venture capital could be raised."

"This is bad work, Edwards! Bad! Bad! Bad! Bad!"

'Money is a bit tight at the moment, so instead of cash we wondered whether you'd settle for 20% more meaningless protestations of how much we value you?'

"Monday is too far from Friday. Yet Friday is too close to Monday."

'I got a good place in my exams today. Right next to the radiator.'

"When I got laid off, the corporation enlisted me in the army."

"It's safe to close your eyes and relax...these meetings are safety equipped with front and side airbags."

'My poor darling! Did your boss put you under pressure again?'