Starting A New Job In Academia Pillows

'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.

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

Butterfly Woman

'Let's not go by the book.'

'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!'

Killer Executive Suits.

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

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

'How fast can you hype?'

"Peter's Joint Head of Communications."

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

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

Large Dollar Sign Office Block

Others will fight for you

'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.

"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."

'You wanna play another round?' 'Sure....tender, another round!'

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

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

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

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

"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.'

Reach for the Star.

"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.