Job Market Watcher Mugs

'Remember, he who laughs last, gets fired first.'

'Good news, Herndon - we want you to stay on as maintenance man for the computer we replaced you with.'

'It's only a hunch, but I think everybody bought everything they needed, last time.'

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

A Q&A with President Obama over jobs

"He's having a hard time finding work."

The Three Wise Queens

Business of Fingerpointing Line Art

'The staff is being reduced. The exit strategy will be explained at a meeting to be held, after work, in the parking lot.'

"And where have you previously moused?"

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

'Curious how all four previous employers spelt 'exceptional' with just an 'x'.'

World Economic Crisis.

Economy - USA.

'For Harland, the only game in town is the bulls versus the bears...'

"Wait, you're firing me?! But I was Time magazine’s Person of the Year!"

'Do you do self-deprecating humour?'

I'm over-educated and under-employed. That's why there's no MIDDLE class anymore.

Between Offices

"I'm looking for something really dull and repetitive."

"After grad school, and before joining Wall Street, I decided to travel a bit."

'The Truth-in-advertising people want us to call ourselves the 'Sluggish Fund Group'.'

'Not exactly what I meant by job creation.'

'I'm looking for an assistant who knows my job, can do my job, but has no interest in having my job.'

'I blame the nothing for something culture.'

'The good news is we've finally turned the corner. The bad news is, no government bailout.'

"I thought about looking for work in England, but I hear they're capping bonuses."

'Yes I'm sure we can find an opening for you, Mr Smith!'

'They say a fool and his money are soon parted. Here's a list of fools. Make it happen.'

'The school computers are six months old. How can I be expected to be competitive in the job market if I'm trained on obsolete equipment?'

Bubble; 'This castle manager job better be for real.'

"I'm looking for a position in a less competitive market."