Paperwork Pile Conqueror Gifts

IRS agent to lady: 'Your refund was delayed because of shredded paperwork ... but we're putting it all together with red tape.'

Whats ticking away in YOUR filing system?

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

'Ok, I'm in a paperwork mood. Let 'er rip.'

"I think I'll be late back for tea. . . about a week."

Can do...No can do

"Could you go back to the front desk? The receptionist has some forms for you to fill out."

"Morning, all!"

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

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tick, tock-tock, tickety-tick tock ….

Time for More Paperwork

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

"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."

'Please put that confusing mess of documents, files and folders where it belongs...in your computer.'

"I feel your pain."

Shake it all about sign on desk

Late/Too Late.

In and Out Tray

'It's only fair to warn you that if you get the job there would be a lot of filing involved.'

'The whole floor got together and came up with a few things you could work on.'

A man is in an office, behind him is a glass box containing a glass and a bottle, there is a sign saying 'in case of emergency'

The Great Pyramid of Paperwork

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

Deskboxes: 'LATE' and 'NEVER'.

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

BOOKSHOP, 'We're pushing our do-it-yourself kit today, sir -- a ream of paper and a dozen pencils.'

In, out, shake it all about.

Barack Obama's To Do list.

"I'm swamped but I can squeeze you in for a few moments yesterday."

'Hey, everyone! I think I found the bottleneck!'

Desk trays - 'In', 'Out', and 'It depends'.

A businesswoman's desk breaks under the weight of the 'in' pile

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

Government Offices / In tray, No Exit tray.

"Everyone seek higher ground! The paperwork is rising to a dangerous level."