Skill-builder Mugs

'Ready to try out your new training?'

'No Renee, not until you get two degrees, pass a rigorous physical, and beat out thousands of other qualified individuals.'

37 years in the same position.

"It's a heck of a tale...and well told, but we don't publish resumes."

"It's made entirely out of rejected resumes."

Supermom.

"Today we'll be performing some much needed maintenance on Miss Trimbles weak pelvic floor."

'She hasn't advanced to figure eights yet.'

"I love you in a suit. You look so... employed."

'Your resume is impressive, but next time try to shorten it from 100 pages to one.'

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

'You lack the expertise we're looking for, Mr Wheaton - but darn it, I like your attitude.'

'Congratulations, you graduated.'

"I'm sorry, Walter, but I need room to write."

'I told you hard work would pay off in the third grade, Cate...You've had three job offers.'

Graduate

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

'I'm working because I've been upgraded. He never upgraded so he's out of work.'

'When you said I would go places with the firm , sir, I was rather hoping for more than the annual outings...'

Tweaking the CV.

"Think about it. Maybe it's a good thing the boss doesn't know your name."

Keys to Success: Focus, Alertness, Concentration...

Time to try something new.

We learn by doing

Fishing Contest

"How learning curves feel... Before: Holy hell During: I'm not gonna make it! After: That wasn't so bad! The next time: Again?!!"

Business man with places he's visited on his suitcase and places he's worked for on his chair.

'Why is it you never sign up for any trainings?'

'You're not at all qualified. Thanks for coming in and wasting my time. We'll let you know by the end of the week.'

'I am trying to achieve a work-life balance'

'Very impressive, but is there anything you can't do?'

'Who said honesty is the best policy?'

"They might tell you that starting out down here is standard procedure, but it isn't."