Paper Handling Gifts

"You go on without me; I'm just going to riffle through some papers. I so love to riffle."

I've always wanted to quit while I was ahead but the opportunity never presented itself.

A paperwork machine spews endless paperwork

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

In/Out/These Things Happen.

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

Storm in the out tray

Here and There Trays

Organization is not rocket science!

"We need to do something about excessive admin. I want you to fill out one of these forms every time you think you're doing some."

'You'll soon get the hang of it - then they'll change it.'

'The job calls for a little filing now and then...'

Inout baskets.

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

The Buck Never Stops.

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

'Did you get the hard copy from Mr. Dawson?'

In, out, shake it all about.

Trays on desk read: In/Out/Lose in the Shuffle.

Smoke and mirrors.

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

InIn by-products.

Origami horse leaping out of a book about origami

"I really start dragon around 3 o'clock."

In - Out - Pending.

'Never trust emails. You can't shred them.'

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

"Have a good weekend!"

'Good new. . . we're moving you to a bigger desk!'

Bureau to cut back on bureaucratic paperwork...

In Tray, Out Tray, and Shredded Paper Tray