Grade Promotion Pillows

'I was only promoted to fourth grade ten minutes ago, and I've already wiped third grade out of my mind.'

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

'Let's not go by the book.'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

In basket-case.

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

Others will fight for you

A fight in the Boardroom.

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

Reach for the Star.

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

"Helen brings home our second, third and fourth incomes."

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

The MBA Draft

"I don't care if you are the Immediate Gratification Generation. Get out of my chair and back to the mailroom."

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

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

'Take a few days off. Suck some necks ...'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

The trend toward less formal offices began to gain steam.

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

"Well the good news is that after the reorganisation you'll be leading the team."

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

"We're a very small international conglomerate."

'Ah, Galagher, we made good use of your proposal.'

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

'Remember, Edward, inside every 'F' student is a 'D' student trying to get out.'

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'