Job Responsibility Awareness Pillows

Quality Control

"I can't get used to being a grownup."

The Buck Never Stops.

"Do you have a minute, Bob? I'd like to speak with you about the concept of 'leadership'."

'So, now we have ascertained who is responsible...'

'Daniel! How many times have I told you not to bury that in the back yard! I'm going to be late for work!'

'As my subordinate, naturally I expect you to take the heat on things that otherwise would make me uncomfortable.'

The Female Brain and The Other One

Industry and Idleness - The industrious apprentice a favourite, and entrusted by his master.

"If we're a team, the manager should take the heat!"

'Whatever you do, don't tell them you think you're ready to take on more responsibility!'

"Trust me, you don't want this job."

'It's been a pretty slow day -- What say we knock off a couple hours early?'

'We're looking for someone who's very responsible. In fact, we're looking for someone who's always responsible.'

'Your wife called to remind you that you're married, sir.'

'You have only yourself to blame for blaming yourself.'

He calls it 'delegating authority' I call it 'passing the buck'

'The Doctor says you can be discharged - so I've brought you a list of jobs you can do when you get home!'

Business cartoon showing a business man headed toward 'blame'.

'This new role will involve some extra responsibilities...of course you'll appreciate that there won't be any extra funding...it's a role for which you are uniquely qualified!'

"With great power comes zero responsibility."

'Your performance has been a steady boat in a sea of change.'

'I don't known why these people are always complaining... we give them stimulating challenging work.'

'Young lady, you're not going anywhere until you clean your lint trap!'

'Jones, I have asked this officer to arrest you on the grounds that you are a serial time killer.'

'Yes, we could use someone with your talents!'

"Cautious and considerate? Door on the left, one mask each. Selfish and ignorant? Door on the right, do as you please."

"Apparently you've come to somebody's attention."

Employee of the Month - male.

'It hasn't gone unnoticed by management how much extra time you've been spending in the office...so here's a bill to repay the electricity you've used.'

"Let's go back to the scenario in which none of this is my fault."

"Well, I don't like doing paperwork at the business. I'd rather be watching a ball game. But we all have to do things that we don't want to do! That's part of life."

"Congratulations! You are now in charge of taking all the blame in case of this company's failure!"

Not my fault! Not my department! Not my problem! Not my job!

'I am willing to fail... as long as it's not my fault.'