Job Promotion Request Prints

Jenkins, as you might have heard, asked for a raise.

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

'Let's not go by the book.'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

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

In basket-case.

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

Others will fight for you

A fight in the Boardroom.

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

'Well, now that I know he's the owner's son, yes, he's the best damned wine steward I've ever seen.'

Reach for the Star.

"Helen brings home our second, third and fourth incomes."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

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

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

The MBA Draft

"I don't care if you are the Immediate Gratification Generation. Get out of my chair and back to the mailroom."

'I like the way you handle responsibility, McWit, so I'm going to blame some stuff on you.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'Take a few days off. Suck some necks ...'

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

'The Board has chosen you to handle the restructuring because you have no heart.'

"We're a very small international conglomerate."

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

'Ah, Galagher, we made good use of your proposal.'

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