Risk Guru Pillows

'The risk management consultant submitted his report. Basically, he suggests that we adopt a policy of risk aversion.'

Things seldom heard at work.

Safety first - be aware of what is around you.

'What I don't understand is how all three of us managed to get the figures wrong!'

Phrenology bust with sections for different currencies.

"These projections don't make sparkles shoot out my ass."

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

"I’ve combined all your outstanding debt into what we here in the banking business like to call a honkin’ big loan."

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

Jack of all trades

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

The president's men

'Can't they just switch to smaller barrels?'

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

'Progress of a bookshelf'

"Obviously some people here don't appreciate the gravity of our situation."

'If he knows so much about stocks and shares, how come he still has to work?'

'Looks like your cash cow just got diverted to the slaughterhouse.'

GAS PRICES AT PUMP

"Unfortunately, the consumer was not as demanding as we had hoped."

'We're finding out that those 'wrongs' we made 'right' were actually right after all.'

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

'Now, keep in mind that these numbers are only as accurate as the fictitious data, ludicrous assumptions and wishful thinking they're based upon!'

Investments - remember, you are what you invest in!

The best financial decision I ever made.

"The economy always seems to be recovering, but it never recovers."

'Let's just wait here until the federal stimulus returns.'

"Hoskins, try saying 'profits are up' without the finger quotes, okay?"

'Investment charts can be complicated, son, but that usually means, 'bonuses'.'

The economy.

Will work for ETFs

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

E.U. Banking Union.