Overworked Advocate Pillows

"I'm overworked underpaid and stressed as hell. . . what do you have to complain about?"

"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."

On holiday.

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

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

Stressed employee says to colleague: 'I think I'm on top of the situation and I hope I'm in the loop, but I can't seem to get ahead of the curve.'

'What do you mean...You feel uncomfortable asking for time off?'

"We're slapping you with a stress suit, pal!"

"The principal has sat in on so many of my classes, I'm thinking of giving him the exam."

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

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

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

"This is all I have time for now, dear...the knight slays the dragon and marries the princess. For more detail go to www.fairytale.net."

Susan finally becomes assertive with her boss...

"Don't be irreplaceable, because if you can't be replaced...you can't be promoted."

"I hate doing appraisals, it involves thinking about them."

'No sweat shop'

"I was desperate, dear. I had to find a way to teach and do all my required publishing."

"Boss, I'm more than just a cashier and mopper-upper guy."

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

"Man! I just had to pull another all-dayer."

'Finishing law school was easy compared to finding an office.'

"I quit worrying. I've gone 100% non-non and completely free-free."

Nurse Feels Guilty Working So Many Hours When So Many Are Unemployed

"Mr. Bermudez, as candidate for mayor, I need your vote. I think we can agree that the most urgent issues are education, employment and political access!"

"Can we just order pizza for Thanksgiving this year?"

'My secret of time management? I never take anyone off 'hold'.'

Abuse or harassment of staff will not be tolerated

I Spoke Out On The Issues - Please Help.

Dead Workaholic

"The raise I'm asking for isn't just about me. It's about shrinking the income gap."

'We've listened to staff concerns about the need for more training.'

"It's only Wednesday, Fenton."

When the going gets tough... Then and Now

'I want to thank all employees, except my personal assistant, who has a thankless job.'