Micromanagement Survivor Gifts

'Hi! I'm Bob, your office manager, and that's Steve, your micro-manager.'

Microbe manager.

"I hate it when the boss hovers."

'Do you remember when our time away from the office was our time...'

"He likes it."

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

"Best project manager we ever had."

'When will I be old enough to have my own people?'

'She finally made employee of the month but she paid the ultimate price.'

"She bathes him. She feeds him. She burps him. Mother's a real micromanager."

'Mr. Donovan, is it all right if I tie my shoelace?'

"That will be the gold standard by which all other naps are judged."

"Office of quality assurance"

"Dad, did you know Tia Carmen got a job at my school cafeteria?"

"We're a bit understaffed today, could you be 6 people?"

"There are 168 hours in as week and I work 184."

Managers and staff have differing priorities.

'Word has it that you have an ulcer, Tomkins. Nice going! You'll find an extra 20 bucks in your paycheck.'

Hour Glass

"I work well independently. I usually correct all the problems I create."

"Help, I'm being micro managed."

Micromanagement

'That's great, Bob, but I was just going to ask if you wanted anything from the deli next door.'

'I worked my butt off again.'

'I assume this comes with performance based bonuses and a superannuation package?'

"I preferred it when you micromanaged more openly."

"You no longer have any excuses for not getting your work done. I hired someone to take your lunch and bathroom breaks for you."

"It must be his beeper."

"The GOOD news is that your promotion puts you in charge of the team, the BAD news is you ARE the team."

Why is it so bright in here? I'm running the lights off of anger power. I've found a way to generate electricity by harnessing passion and rage. Such as? Showing your uncle certain photos. It says, Mission accomplished! The lights are burning me.

Even the micro manager, Jan reasons it won't hurt to get hers hands a little 'dirtier' and help out with a load or two...'

"These young doctors know NOTHING, I used to see 500 patients EVERY day..."

Yes, Patterson, I know I micromanage.

'Sorry dear, but I had to bring some work home!'

"My coffee cup gets bigger each year I work here."