Professional Achievements Pillows

"But seriously, medal of honor from the Academy of Sciences aside, who are you?"

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

'You see, Brad, I'm not just a highly polished career woman.'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

37 years in the same position.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Nothing Succeeds Like Confidence.

Brian was very proud of his dog.

'Had I known Hell was going to be exactly like work, I probably wouldn''t have spent as much time there.'

That shows business confidence.

"I wasn't the smartest guy in the room, but I was the loudest."

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

'Great news this quarter! Losses are up in smoke, profits are high, and we're seeing lots of green!'

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

'Of course I'm on the pull - I'm a cricketer.'

Doris K. Elston: Brain Surgeon, Professional Model, Artist, Lawyer....Plus Mother of Four.

"Pay more attention to me? I'm sorry, dear, but Mommy needs you to be more specific."

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'

'Congratulations on breaking through the glass ceiling of the company downstairs. However, I will be sending you a repair bill.'

Feedback should be sought for genuine reasons, not because you want compliments. . .

'I try not to think big too often or I get terrible headaches.'

"Listen to everybody's opinions? Please, we're not that desperate."

"Dave, could you hold on a sec while I take care of some personal business?"

I've been working 20 hours a day. Well, that leaves you four hours to get to work.

"I'm telling you, she's the best in her field."

"Sure, I'm a successful working bee, but sometimes, I wish I could have a family..."

GCSEs

"This your resumé?" "Yes, it's a list of things I hope you never ask me to do."

"Listen Herb, once you become the boss and decide who gets a raise, then you can have a raise."

"In addition to 'loyalty' are there any OTHER qualities you think you could bring to the job?"

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder