Labor Mugs

Employment

"As a manager I might have my head in the clouds, but it's much better than being a worker who has his whole body in the dirt!"

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

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

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

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

Burning the midnight oil.

37 years in the same position.

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

'Had I known Hell was going to be exactly like work, I probably wouldn''t have spent as much time there.'

Work Parfait

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

Overworked in the office

'I work two jobs and have three kids. At the end of the day I am exhausted. Do you have anything that is not sexy and just smells good.'

Working hours.

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

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

Multi-tasking.

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

'These are job perks.'

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

Time for More Paperwork

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

Back to work...

Office slaves.

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'

"Would anyone like to question my downsizing proposal?"

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

'I need to talk to you about the coffee fund.'

'Did you just show your teeth at me Wilson?'

'I keep very close touch with the office in case things are running too smoothly without me.'