Ladder Climber Admirer Mugs

A group of women concerned about a priest climbing a 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.'

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

Upward Progress

'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.'

'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.'

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

"The boss can see you now."

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

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

'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?"

"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?"

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

Texturing the Walls

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

Building business relations.

'Here you are, Simmons!'

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

Ladder of Success.

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

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

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

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

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

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'."

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

"I hope it indicates a quick promotion."

Painting