Stress Escapee Gifts

'All I hope for is that the weekdays don't ruin my weekend.'

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

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

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

'I can't control my anger when people get too close to my kids...'

'Where would you recommend for a tech-free experience.'

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Fight or Flight

A vampire in a canoe.

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

Leave your troubles in the bubbles

"Ooooh, I bet that feels nice."

"My husband is taking me on a cruise, so I’m looking for a book that will help me forget that I’m on a cruise with my husband."

'This vacation, let's go on something OTHER than a power trip.'

"Me, as soon as I'm old enough, I'm out of here! I'll go and join my older brother: he's a beach bum in San Diego, California..."

The number one injury in today's workplace: severe bends caused by repeated exposure to deep-dive presentations.

"Don't worry about missing the meeting, Henshaw. We assigned all the actions to you."

Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?

'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'

"Well, all the symptoms of just another typical case of burnout, I'm afraid."

"I don't see a destination called 'Veganville' sir."

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"

'I'm glad you're able to be with us more, but I'd appreciate it if you'd say you're 'spending time' with us, not 'doing time' with us.'

Stresses Can Have a Motivating Effect...If They Don't Kill You!

Danger Slow Sand.

"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."

"You had the power to leave all along - just click your heels three times, grab your coat, and sneak out without saying goodbye."

"This is our most difficult escape room. In here, you're a mother of 4 unruly children, tons of overdue bills and a lazy husband."

"I won't be in today. I've decided to live off the land."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'