Hierarchy Critic Prints

"Mr. Dyer says he has no interest in speaking to anyone who would remain on hold for so long,"

Man looking at a 'organization chart' where he is depicted at the bottom

"I like to keep things simple."

"It's the new management structure, the workers the one at the bottom."

"I can't give you a raise because that would decrease the multiple by which my compensation exceeds yours."

"All our staff are equal, but the ones with qualifications are more equal than others."

"You heard me—I warned him about eye contact."

"To me, a principal is just a teacher with an attitude."

"Biff's old money, Angelo is new money and Boris is funny money."

"I know you're the quote, 'company's envelope orderer', but change the acronym."

"I hate the word 'boss'. Just call me 'Your Dread Overlordship'."

"Well, ordinary men have colleagues. Successful men have victims."

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

'Manager. . . Commander. . . Chieftain. . . King!'

"I need to see your budget proposal."

The Evolution of the Bonus

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

Doglike man to vampire: 'Call me an apprentice werewolf, or even a beginner werewolf, but don't call me an under werewolf!'

'Congratulations Smith, you got that promotion. Commiserations Reid, you got that demotion.'

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

"The boss can see you now."

"Stranger, you're sitting in the boss's personal spot. That's why they moved the dart board over your head."

"Back when I was your age the only way to get a promotion was kissing butt."

'Need I remind you who's boss here?'

'He takes his organization chart seriously.'

Zoo Inc. Management Structure

'Here you are, Simmons!'

"It looks like we're reorganizing again."

Pecking order.

'Miss Chambers, requisition me some more clout.'

Bureaucrats held up by the workers.

'I didn't get the salary increase, but I've been moved one parking space closer to the entrance.'

'I like your attitude, Brigley.'

Above reproach.

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