It Gladiator Gifts

Computer fight.

'So...worked in 'IT' long?'

Business problems in the cloud

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

Rage.

"Oh dear...I don't think negotiations are going too well..."

"I feel your pain."

"Well, it's unanimous. Instead of going out of business quietly, with dignity and grace, we've decided to end things killer asteroid-style, taking as many of our competitors with us as possible!"

'Dog eat dog.'

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

They loved the presentation on competing in the marketplace.

I'm Spartacus.

'So far we're holding off overseas competition.'

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

"The quicksand was corporate's idea. I wanted to fire you for going over my head. They wanted to send a message."

'I'm calling you out, account to account.'

"Do we want to tackle this head on, or just stun it with a glancing blow until Monday?"

Business cartoon showing a stressed business woman who has three urgent messages on her office door.

"I feel your pain. It's the least I can do for not paying you like a man."

'I've fired the entire company except you, Jerkins. You'll have more work without pay, but you do have job security.'

Boardroom Armour

'I take it this department has had conflicts.'

Musk v Zuckerberg - Rockem Sockem Robots

"It's a dog-eat-dog economy. And I'm the Doberman."

The rat race

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

"There goes the merger between Brigg's corporation and Ludlow industries!"

"I've called the meeting to discuss the problem of stress int he workplace."

'We're facing a hostile takeover.'

"Just identifying weak members of the herd."

'Remember not to shirk the paperwork.'

Pecking order spats take their toll.