Stairs Climber Pillows

'It was carrying a heavy bag up these stairs that made him ill, Doctor.'

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

'He got a raise but not enough to help him clear the fence.'

Upward Progress

'I can't believe I didn't get that promotion. So many people have passed me by I feel like a road sign on the highway to success.'

Man suffering from rope burn due to climbing the corporate ladder

'You're going to have to work your way up to the ground floor like everyone else.'

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

If a moo can rise to the top, so can I.

Building business relations.

"I've finally arrived. The C.E.O. stopped saying 'who the hell are you' whenever he sees me."

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

'Here you are, Simmons!'

'Don't worry, the first 30 years of being a painter are the hardest.'

"Yes, I'm sure you do deserve further career advancement. But if I promote you again you'll have my job!"

"Remember when everyone told you this job would lead you nowhere? Well, you've arrived!"

'Let me guess - you lost a fight against a young challenger who has now replaced you as the company's alpha male!'

"The itsy-bitsy spider went up the corporate ladder. And he didn't care how many lives he ruined along the way. I know, this isn't the book Simon & Schuster wants. But it's the damn truth."

"Mrs. Beasley, send the employees a memo stating that, from now on, they are to refer to me as 'Alpha Male'."

"This condo includes free access to fitness facilities...7 flights of stairs."

Painting

"I hope it indicates a quick promotion."

Wallpapering with Nails

'That's our corporate ladder.'

Climbing to the moon...

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

'I know that you think you should be the President of this company, Your Majesty. But, you'll just have to work your way up, like I did!'

YOU ARE HERE

Executive Towers: Sorry, No Room Left At The Top!

'I think you're ready for the big chair...'

"I can see here on your résumé that you’d like my job ..."

"We're estimating that sales are now up to about here."

"The quicksand was corporate's idea. I wanted to fire you for going over my head. They wanted to send a message."

'I know...he must have taken a big shortcut on his career path.'

'When does the improvement phase of this home improvement project begin?'