Overworked But Passionate Mugs

"You're telling me about stress?"

IN box...OUT is wastepaper basket on fire.

'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."

Back to work...

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

'Stop saying 'how high?' until I say 'jump'.'

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.'

Workaholic's Hoilday Appartment

'I don't have time for throwing up.'

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

Finger on the Z Key

'My poor darling! Did your boss put you under pressure again?'

Death Boss

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

"I'm putting you in charge of this project because you're already miserable."

"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."

"I hope it wasn't too much of a problem covering for me..."

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

"I don’t understand why they aren’t happy, we give them challenging, demanding work and let them do it 80 hours a week!"

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

"...Also, true love is eventually tax deductible."

'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."

"You need to take it easier henderson. You're working yourself into the ground"

Paper aeroplane: 'Get on with your work.'

He can't come to the phone now. He's busy recharging his computer, his cell phone, himself...

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

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

"I hate it when you bring your work home with you!"

"If you're really disciplined, you can get through all the paperwork in a 50 hour week..."

"I got an unpaid intern to help me."

"Here's a list of errands to do for me when you take your personal day tomorrow."

"It's only Wednesday, Fenton."