Insurance Juggler Pillows

'First we're going to run some tests to see how your insurance reacts.'

The Provider with the Lamp

"It wouldn't kill you to pay your bill."

Medical expenses: 'I can't pay more out of pocket - I'm out of pockets!'

"I'm sorry, that was a 'cheap shot'. It's the only kind your HMO covers."

'Welcome! Do you have any questions? Concerns? Pre-existing conditions?'

'I recommend a second opinion so the HMO won't second guess me.'

'Let me explain our insurance options for the uninsurable ... '

'I want to forewarn you that my HMO won't approve any treatment that uses a needle.'

'Your prescription was denied but you do qualify for a senior discount on all our Get Well cards.'

'I also examined you for insurance but didn't find any.'

"George, promise you won't get mad, but there's something I forgot to renew."

A $50 co-pay? Well, go find someone named 'Co' and maybe they can pay you."

"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."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

'You see, Brad, I'm not just a highly polished career woman.'

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

'No, your guess isn't as good as mine.'

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

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

"I'm curious about your dependent children, Scamp, Flop, and Spunky."

Doris K. Elston: Brain Surgeon, Professional Model, Artist, Lawyer....Plus Mother of Four.

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

'Your main goal in this job is getting out alive.'

Balancing work and family

"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"

'Your resume and interview were so bad, not only did you not get the job, I'm having you arrested as well.'

'I find my job interesting because even after 27 years, I still don't know exactly what I'm doing here!'

'If you take this job, you will need child care... that's my second job.'

'I wasted a lot of time in graduate school to get this job.'

Stop and Birch

'She's determined to combine a family and a career!'

"Well, I've emailed, faxed, and phoned Dobson. Maybe I should just walk down the hall and talk to him..."