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"We don't disclose what we pay until you sign a contract committing to work for us for a year."

UK/US Free Trade Deal

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

"I've never said this to a woman before, but here goes: We're not paying you enough."

"Gentlemen, we're missing a great opportunity by not hitching this company to the current tailspin."

'Salaries Manager. No.'

'Ok, here's the meeting agenda ... it's gonna be a long one.'

'As it's your first day we're going to start you on something easy.'

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

Opening the door to new customers

Between Offices

"And finally, I’d like to thank all those people I stepped on and used to get here. I couldn’t have done it without your submissive insecurity and relentless resignation."

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

'I told you hard work would pay off in the third grade, Cate...You've had three job offers.'

Meeting. 'Meh.'

'I never wanted the best years of your life Clayton - just a few good days would do.'

'I was speeding right along toward my goal of moving up from middle management, when a cost-cutting measure overtook me!'

'Ah, Gripes, you want to discuss a raise with me, eh? Come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable!'

City Finance Dept: My Way/The Highway

"To be clear you are willing to labor under misconceptions?"

'Enough is enough. We're sick of being overworked and underpaid.'

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

"What other skills do you obtain other than being able to answer interview questions?"

'The good news is that from now on I belong to a very rare species. There aren't many personnel managers who create their own pink slip.'

'I might give you the benefit of the doubt. But I doubt it.'

'Right, I hope that gives you an idea of what the work is about, any questions?'

'I always feel at the end of the day I could've taken credit for more.'

For sale

"I guess I'll see you around Frank."

"I don't think I can be truly happy unless I have more passwords."

"We've been campaigning for years to encourage central government to delegate more powers to local authorities..."

"The vote is tied. Half of us think the proposed plan is astoundingly asinine, and the other half finds it stupid beyond belief. Let's try to find a middle ground here, people!"

Doubt or Certainy

Career advice from the boss