Stress Sucker Gifts

"Let's stop for a second while my assistant brings me a stiff drink."

"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."

In basket-case.

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

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

The Amazing Man-Spider

'It's a lateral move, you'll now be getting all of Kramer's work too.'

Fight or Flight

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

'I have much less stress since I replaced my in box with a paper shredder.'

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

It was getting worse. Bob's power suit kept wanting more and more, whereas Bob just wanted out.

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."

"I feel your pain."

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

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

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

"I keep telling myself I've got to slow down."

'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."

'If you don't chill out, you are definitely heading for a meltdown...!'

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

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.'

Danger Slow Sand.

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

"Wow - you say you're a workaholic, but your office says it's time for your vacation!"

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

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

'Hey, everyone! I think I found the bottleneck!'

Sales chart plummets into employees head.

'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.'