Office Rocker Pillows

"So we sincerely hope you enjoy 'IRS Hold Music'."

'They're part of our corporate culture.'

"And as a final condition, you'll acknowledge here that despite prevailing in our battle of the bands showdown 18 years ago, you were totally outrocked by the Ted Gusten Experience."

'Keep me informed of the herds' mood.'

"It's a memo from the legal department reminding us to (heh-heh), 'keep our noses clean'."

"So then the VP of Sales looks right at me and says 'Larry, what's going on? We don't have any traction in the market.' Like it's MY fault!"

'Asynchronous, collaborative, interactive - we're obviously on a roll.'

'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

"If Google Translate is correct, they want our women and our cattle."

'You really want that promotion, don't you, Sherman?'

'Bad news, sir -- there's a leak in our think tank!'

"Your mother called to remind you to diversify."

"Mr Frimley will see you now."

"To make this interview more entertaining I would like you to take a breath of helium before answering the questions."

'Lion Tamer experience hey? Well, I have a project currently needing your management skills...'

'I think I'll go home and eat'

"And best of all, it comes fully loaded!"

'Please leave the light on, dear. I'm afraid there might be OSHA inspectors under the bed.' 'Managers at Night.'

'Before we start, shall we go round the table, and each share our name and a horrible dark secret from our past.'

Old rocker.

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

'What's the smallest budget you can manage on?' 'The most you can give me!'

"I think I'll have the businessman's lunch."

"In my old job we were encouraged to run fast and break things."

"This resumé has the kind of sizzle we're looking for."

'Careful, that's where the boss keeps his ego.'

"Call security, Miss Rightman. I have an overwhelming urge to throw good money after bad"

'He doesn't like people walking in - try crawling.'

'You're off the plane, Hal. Put the laptop on your desk.'

Of course I always start off by wooing a prospective candidate with talk of stimulating work,great colleagues and a reasonable work life balance...but the winning argument is always when I promise them enough money to choke a rhino.

"I'm giving you a 300% salary increase, and four months paid leave."

Check zombies.

"Can I multi-task? As a single mom I'm both the bread-winner and bread-baker!"

'Not exactly what I meant by job creation.'

'Stop emailing me, I am standing right here.'