Overwork Escapist Gifts

"THIS looks like a job for ... somebody else."

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

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

Woman dreaming about being on vacation.

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

"What do I do to relieve stress? I meditate, about not working here."

"Bill's a little upset. The boss just chewed him out."

'Fred's Office Supply? I'd like to order a dozen more desk bins and a step-ladder please.'

"What's the problem? We told you when you started you'd have to make some sacrifices."

"It's essential I go to work to avoid being with my family."

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

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

Taking a little mental vacation can help as long as you don't go to mental.

Workaholic on holiday

I hate sitting in traffic jams. - 'Move it! I need to get work.' - 'I hate sitting at my desk.' -

Forms I cannot deal with / Forms I will not deal with

'Walter, stop fantasizing and get back to your desk.'

"How do you feel about working a four-day week?"

"If you're not on the brink of despair you're part of the problem"

CEO Escape

Whiskers realized he'd grown tired of the rat race.

"Lisa, bring out the Alistair Cheng files and an iced mochaccino, if you will, please."

"Cubicle 311 is our 'cultural oasis'."

'Welcome aboard, Bob. Your job is to figure out what the hell happened here.'

Next, I recall looking down at myself and thinking, God, what a drama queen.

"Well, all I know is he left on vacation to unwind... and he never wound-up again!"

'I'm playing 18 floors.'

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

"Where do you see yourself getting drunk in five years?"

Clock watcher

"Then I wake up, the cheering has stopped, I have three kids, and I work in a cubicle."

Don't you worry JB, everything is fine here.

'Now, dear, I spent 35 years pretending to look busy. I can't just quit overnight!'

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

'When I wake up, remind me to give you a few tips on how to make your presentations a little more dynamic.'