Stress Story Seeker Pillows

'I said do you have any books on anger management?!'

"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."

'Ahhh...'

Work Parfait

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

Another day at work would be one too many...

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

Leave your troubles in the bubbles

"Another one so relaxed, she couldn't walk out of here."

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

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

'The boss put his picture up to enspire us. But it just isn't having that effect on me.'

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

'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.

'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?"

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

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

'The anger management is working... tonight there were fewer veins popping.'

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

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

"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.'

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

Just don't let the old man get you down.

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