Starting A First Job Mugs

'Why not take some time off after high school...travel a bit...get a job...make some money...pay your own way through college.'

'We're sorry, but without the crushing burden of student debt, you lack the desperation that guarantees company loyalty.'

'Look at Tim behind the counter. He didn't go to college and he's got a fast food job.'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Killer Executive Suits.

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

'I have this fear of the real world...'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'That's it then - I'll take the slinky high-heeled cocktail number in a 5 and the everyday workshoe in a 7...'

Carefree luggage.

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

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

"Now here's one that has the glamour above the table."

Reach for the Star.

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

"I've just been offered a job sorting out the Y1K bug.."

Pipe Dream.

You only have time for one: Choose your fighter - Exercise, Wash Your Hair, Eat, Breathe

Handbag store - "Perfect."

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

"I drink just enough coffee to make me think I can do my job."

'What a drive! Our boy's going to go a long, long way.'

"Make a lot of money."

New Guy.

'I guess there are lots of rotten jobs, Gramma...I hope I don't have to clean the taco hut forever.'

She was warned. Nethertheless she persisted.

The trend toward less formal offices began to gain steam.

"Welcome aboard, Bailey. Don't worry — they don't bite."

"Class of 2008, never let the excuse 'I can't find my pants' stand in the way of your dreams."

"No training period, but you can purchase my instructional video on line for $49.95."

"Our new associate asks how much of a fee is too much. Do you want to handle this or shall I laugh in his face?"

Surfing the daily stress

"I'm beginning to regret taking this job at the local playgroup."