Starting A New Job In Academia Gifts

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

'Of course you're all for animal testing. You always get straight A's.'

"Philosophy Department. Why may I direct your call?"

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

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

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

'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!'

Killer Executive Suits.

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

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

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

'It's a nice idea. A bit rough around the edges but I'm sure it will evolve given time.'

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

'How fast can you hype?'

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

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

Others will fight for you

Carefree luggage.

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

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

"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."

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

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

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

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

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

Reach for the Star.

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

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

'Something for the weekend, Sir?'