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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."

Time for vacation, time for work.

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

'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.

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

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

"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."

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

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

Death from Overwork.

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

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.'

"Maureen, A pillow."

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

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

Learning.

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

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

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

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

Bill finally receives a celery commensurate with his responsibilities.

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

'Wait for me!'

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

"Jobs, jobs, jobs."

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."