Hard Work Advocate Gifts

When the going gets tough... Then and Now

"Don't be irreplaceable, because if you can't be replaced...you can't be promoted."

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"It can't be much of a life working all day, but at least he gets to wear a stripey jersey."

Time for vacation, time for work.

'What do you mean I don't take time to smell the flowers?'

"But if you were a real boy you wouldn't be allowed to work such long hours."

'Right about here I added a drip coffee maker, with high caffeine premium blend coffee, to the employee break room.'

"If you're not on the brink of despair you're part of the problem"

Whiskers realized he'd grown tired of the rat race.

If I had sleeves, I'd roll them up...

Industry and Idleness - The industrious apprentice a favourite, and entrusted by his master.

"Don't wait up for me. I'm going to have to put in an all-winter."

"These 'ordinary working class' types, I think my scout at Oxford must have been one."

"The counselor wasn't much help about getting into college. All he said was to study hard and get good grades."

"I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't make you work your a** off!"

Death from Overwork.

What are they complaining about...the work is challenging,interesting, demanding...AND we let them do it for 80 hours a week.

'As much time and effort as he puts into this job, you'd think there was some money in it.'

'I hate to see you work during your lunch hour, so do me a favor and close your door.'

"He's here early and he stays late. I don't know if he's dedicated or just homeless."

"Maureen, A pillow."

"There's no udder way. Support your union!"

'You're offering me a job, eh? -- does it have portable benefits?'

'Put the hours in, keep your nose to the grindstone and in 50 years you could be sitting in my seat.'

Learning.

'Your wife called to remind you that she still exists.'

'Watch out or they'll shove higher wages and better life down your throat!'

"At least TRY to look as busy as a bee!"

Bill finally receives a celery commensurate with his responsibilities.

"Remember, Timmy. Anything worth doing is worth having somebody do well."

"Jobs, jobs, jobs."

'Wait for me!'

Woman has the world on her shoulders

"That's what I like about Peterson, he doesn't let a little illness keep him off the job."