New Career Gifts

'How do you know if you're a flying squirrel if you don't try?'

After his first day, Lester, the new accountant for Acme Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy, Corp., realized he had become a green bean counter.

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

"Is the job interesting? It's riveting."

Pirate with a Shepherd's Crook for an Arm

Marty's First and Last Day As a Fireman

'I've been a broker for almost three days and I've never seen the market act like this.'

'You'll fit right in here. I already hate you.'

'I hear you're leaving us, Wilkins!'

Don't be chicken. Follow your dreams.

"I didn't learn to speak English until I was 12. But I knew I had to do well in school."

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

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

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

Where your mind & battle are los

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

Butterfly Woman

'Let's not go by the book.'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

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

In basket-case.

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'How fast can you hype?'

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

"Peter's Joint Head of Communications."

'You're my best man, Pomeroy, so I've decided to sell the damn company.'

"I caution everyone to avoid taking the first field reporter job that comes along."

Others will fight for you

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'