Service Work Pillows

'Good evening. I'm disenfranchised, and I'll be your waiter tonight.'

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

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

"I'm afraid I can't green-light anything - you'll just have to pray."

America, are we learning anything?

Burning the midnight oil.

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

Work Parfait

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."

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

Multi-tasking.

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

'Due to the poor response to the roof repair fund we cannot afford to lift the rafters when rejoicing in song.'

Back to work...

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

"Would anyone like to question my downsizing proposal?"

Thank you, Essential Workers

"This is a neighbourhood vigilante area."

'Did you just show your teeth at me Wilson?'

'It's 930am ma'am - time to meet the Board of Detractors.'

"My favorite way to start the day...coffee, danish, and a data dump."

"Be kind"

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

Stressed employee says to colleague: 'I think I'm on top of the situation and I hope I'm in the loop, but I can't seem to get ahead of the curve.'

"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"

"You knew this was a soul-sucking job when you took it."

'Don't worry about your job at the office, Sweetie. They declared bankrupty today.'

"I reap and I reap and it's like he doesn't even notice."

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"