Overtime Octet Gifts

"So, that would be a 'no' to working on the weekend?"

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

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

Overworked in the office

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

'Don't worry about it. If at first we don't succeed, we can do it later and get paid time-and-a-half for it.'

I've been working 20 hours a day. Well, that leaves you four hours to get to work.

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

"The only hobby we tolerate is working on weekends."

"Why, if it isn't Henshaw caught in the Overtime Warp again."

'I'm thinking of cutting my hours down to 24/7."

"Make sure the coffee has extra caffeine. I want the employees awake during overtime."

'This is just an informal pledge that we all go through.'

'Are you just back from work or on your way to the office?'

'I'll be late for dinner Dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! Ok, team it's a tie. We're going into overtime. First score wins the game! Let's see your fiercest game faces! That's it! My sudden death panel!

"Have I ever told you how sexy you look when you sit through overtime?"

Work avalanche

'We're looking for people who like to take work home.'

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

Man running from desk: 'I can't seem to get away from my work lately.'

'You can earn more money, but you'll need to take a second job.'

"I have a very demanding job. The boss is always demanding I work late."

"Don't wait up for me. I'm going to have to put in an all-winter."

The Workaholics Building

"Want to go watch the people who get to leave at a normal hour?"

"I can work for twelve straight hours without needing to be recharged."

'What's my secret? I never left work last night.'

Digito Ergo Sum.

'I'll be late - had to think big again.'

"Worked all weekend to finish the report, and all I get is a stupid Pat on the back."

"No need to rush. Take all weekend if you must."

'I want to thank each of you for coming through in the clutch, putting in some overtime and seeing this project through to completion.'

"You should not be here so late...take the work home with you."

'Then I said, ‘This is crazy. You can't force me to work overtime.''