"You'll have to excuse Trevor - he's always been shy."
Social Situation Survivor Mugs
Kickstart their day with a mug that humorously acknowledges their social survival skills. Perfect for coffee or tea lovers who navigate social situations with a witty edge.
"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."
"Boy, am I glad they finally hired more staff!"
"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."
"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."
"I'm feeling completely wiped out."
'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'
Some days at work can be more challenging than others.
Fight or Flight
'I can't control my anger when people get too close to my kids...'
"Don't worry about missing the meeting, Henshaw. We assigned all the actions to you."
The number one injury in today's workplace: severe bends caused by repeated exposure to deep-dive presentations.
Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?
'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'
"Well, all the symptoms of just another typical case of burnout, I'm afraid."
'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'!
"I'm too busy to be stressed."
Stresses Can Have a Motivating Effect...If They Don't Kill You!
Danger Slow Sand.
'I'm glad you're able to be with us more, but I'd appreciate it if you'd say you're 'spending time' with us, not 'doing time' with us.'
"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"
"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"
Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.
"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"
"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."
'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'
'I do need your bed, Mr. Davies, for me, I'm shattered after working twenty-six hours non stop.'
Deadlines
I hate Mondays and now I'm developing an aversion to Tuesdays!
"I don't know whether your tired, anxious, nervous, or whatever. But it looks like a clear case of performance anxiety."
A guide to seasons in the North East
Just don't let the old man get you down.
Desk sign reads: Tom Bagley's Outer Shell.
"All this namby pamby nonsense about stress...I've been stressed for YEARS and it's never done ME any harm... " "But you're only 25!"
'A few messages came in during your lunch break.'
Social Situation Survivor Mugs Collection
Social Situation Survivor Pillows
Our pillows feature humorous designs for social situation survivors—comfort and comedy in one cozy package.
Social Situation Survivor Prints
Discover art prints that celebrate social resilience with clever, witty illustrations suitable for any space.
Social Situation Survivor T-Shirts
Check out our t-shirts that celebrate the social survivor with clever, witty messages—perfect for casual outings and social gatherings.