Promotion To Supervisor Gifts

'No, I don't think it a cute idea! Get rid of him and turn in your supervisor's uniform!'

"You're invited to our management excursion. Come dresses as a pinata."

"You've got your corner office, so what more do you want?"

'I hope you're not threatened by powerful women, because you're fired.'

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

'Surely you wouldn't want me to laugh at your joke if I didn't think it was funny!'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

'Let's not go by the book.'

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

In basket-case.

"I don't want a G.O.A.T, I want a S.C.A.P.E.G.O.A.T."

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

Others will fight for you

In/Out/These Things Happen.

A fight in the Boardroom.

'Yes, I know there's a deadline on this project.'

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

'Your resume is a little thin, but I like your willingness to be manipulated by upper management.'

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

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

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

'I hate leaving work when I feel I could have delegated more.'

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

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

Reach for the Star.

"Helen brings home our second, third and fourth incomes."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

'Well, now that I know he's the owner's son, yes, he's the best damned wine steward I've ever seen.'

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."