Stress Surfers Gifts

Run, Mike, Run!

"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."

Surfing the daily stress

"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.'

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

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?

"I feel your pain."

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

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'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!

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

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

"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?"

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

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

'I'm a bit pressed for time. Give me your one-minute elevator pitch.'

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.'

I hate Mondays and now I'm developing an aversion to Tuesdays!