Starting A New Contract Gifts

The contract culture

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

Where your mind & battle are los

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

'Let's not go by the book.'

Butterfly Woman

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

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

'How fast can you hype?'

Others will fight for you

"I caution everyone to avoid taking the first field reporter job that comes along."

"It's clear to me that you want to go far with this company."

"Why can't the rest of you be more like Rollins, here? He does his homework!"

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

Things-to-do-today: Daily workboxes piled up on desk.

"Helen brings home our second, third and fourth incomes."

'Something for the weekend, Sir?'

'Progress of a bookshelf'

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

'This is my partner. He'll be taking care of the small print.'

Doug had trouble getting home at a decent hour.

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

Outer Space Outsourcing

"I don't care if you are the Immediate Gratification Generation. Get out of my chair and back to the mailroom."

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

Work/Life Balance

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

Bo're'droom

Woman carries the world.

'I like the way you handle responsibility, McWit, so I'm going to blame some stuff on you.'

'Well the good news is that we've landed some huge contracts in China!'