Perpetual Worker Prints

Workaholic on the beach 2

'It's time to move out when Mom says...'

"Let's face it, this meeting isn't about tightening our work schedule. It's about stretching our deadline."

Empty Headed Schoolboy

Cloud Cuckoo Land, "Sometimes Doris wished that Charlie hadn't stayed so young at heart

"First I'm getting a Bachelor's Degree, the a Master's Degree, then a Doctor's Degree!"

'Why do I need to know stuff, when I can look anything up on the internet?'

"I think my fat has GPS. Every time I lose some, it always finds its way back home."

She realised it would be foolish to start a diet with third cousin Rodney's retirement party due in only 12 years.

'While we appreciate company loyalty, Larson, you should really be in the hospital.'

"So I figure, as long as I stay a student then I can't repay my student loans."

Another Degree and Deeper in Debt

"I'm sorry I didn't find your wallet but I found six pairs of reading glasses!"

Republicans have me feeling reflective about capitalism, in a good way. Uh, oh. You've been with the company 20 years. I appreciate that kind of loyalty. I just want you to know that. Thanks. It also makes me realize that you have few other job options and thus are more or less subject to my whims regarding pay and benefits. Okay, pep talk over. Enjoy your day. Hang on, I could maybe possibly get a job at Coffee King!

"I've learned so much from my mistakes, I've decided to keep making them!"

'I'm 68 years old. I keep waiting to be an adult. How do you know when you're an adult.' 'When snow ceases to be fun!'

"Being a post-doc for thirty years can really screw up your life."

'Yours is an inspiring tale of struggle, self-sacrifice and company loyalty. I suppose my question is, so what?'

'What makes you think you're so smart?'

"Yes, and the fact that you've been an outstanding employee for twenty-five years is going to look great on your résumé."

"How many more years of graduate school support do you need, son?"

"Christ! How much further is it to the next rest stop!?!"

"Uh...no, thank you. I'll just stay another four years."

Balancing money against childs education

A great day starts when you weigh 2lbs. less than you thought you would.

'Clyde was a late bloomer.'

Next Place Heaven

"Don't breath a word to anyone, but I'm never leaving graduate school."

Manchild Crossing

"My plans is to take out a maximum loan, and make sure never to get a job so there's no paying back involved."

'My Terry's like a big kid. He's probably playing arcade games somewhere.'

'It says here that you've been in college for the last 16 years. What made you stop hiding from the real world?'

27 Years in the same Vocation.

'I don't have any specific complaints -- could I just stand here and moan a little?'

How Learning Curves Feel....