Ladder Climber Admirer Gifts

A group of women concerned about a priest climbing a ladder

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

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

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

'I can't believe I didn't get that promotion. So many people have passed me by I feel like a road sign on the highway to success.'

"That arrow always goes to the bottom when I walk by."

'I've stepped on so many people for the last 20 years to get where I'm at, and I'm still only a middle manager.'

The Corporate Ladder and the Corporate Elevator.

Upward Progress

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

'You're going to have to work your way up to the ground floor like everyone else.'

"The boss can see you now."

'I'm afraid that the top investment banks are looking for more from job applicants than a 'Top Degree from the University of Hard Knocks'.'

'Remember - Reilly's Chairman of the Board, but Henderson's the Alpha male.'

"Look , Malcolm, I get it that you're ambitious. But can't you put that damn thing down just for a minute?"

If a moo can rise to the top, so can I.

'I refuse to relinquish the title, 'Top Young Exec'.'

Building business relations.

Texturing the Walls

"I've finally arrived. The C.E.O. stopped saying 'who the hell are you' whenever he sees me."

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

'Here you are, Simmons!'

'You've spelt 'C.V.' wrongly.'

Ladder of Success.

"I'm beginning to think they replaced the ladder of success with a greased pole."

'I'm moving up to be Chairperson of the Board. One of you will be President.'

Planting a Flag on the Summit

"Mrs. Beasley, send the employees a memo stating that, from now on, they are to refer to me as 'Alpha Male'."

"The itsy-bitsy spider went up the corporate ladder. And he didn't care how many lives he ruined along the way. I know, this isn't the book Simon & Schuster wants. But it's the damn truth."

'Let me guess - you lost a fight against a young challenger who has now replaced you as the company's alpha male!'

'Don't worry, the first 30 years of being a painter are the hardest.'

"Yes, I'm sure you do deserve further career advancement. But if I promote you again you'll have my job!"

"Remember when everyone told you this job would lead you nowhere? Well, you've arrived!"

Painting