Stress Escapist Gifts

'I'm hoping that alcohol is the answer.'

"I'm your exit strategy."

'When you take a vacation to get away, you really get away!'

"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."

"Ahhh... close enough."

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

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

"Do you guys serve beer?"

Woman dreaming about being on vacation.

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

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

Fight or Flight

'Relax, it's just like riding a rollercoaster.'

Leave your troubles in the bubbles

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

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

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

"Bill's a little upset. The boss just chewed him out."

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

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

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

'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'!

Danger Slow Sand.

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

'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.'

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

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

"What's the problem? We told you when you started you'd have to make some sacrifices."

"It's essential I go to work to avoid being with my family."

"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"

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

'I'm just going to go and slip into something more comfortable, like denial.'

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

'I do need your bed, Mr. Davies, for me, I'm shattered after working twenty-six hours non stop.'