Temporary Layoff Pillows

"It's only temporary. We'll call you as soon as things pick up."

"Sorry, we've found an app that's better at being you than you!"

Tennis fans queuing at Wimbledon.

Very Difficult Conversations

"It used to Casual Friday. Now it's Furlough Friday."

"Hiring someone to replace me and then expecting me to train him just doesn't sit well with me."

"You're a great team player - so we're trading you."

'It's my own fault. I never upgraded my skills. I was replaced by a man half my age with a more advanced smartphone and hundreds of productive apps.'

Earl suspends his disbelief.

'Never roll your eyes while the boss is talking.'

Filling Cabinet - "Why are all the letters different?"

"He used to be a senior fact checker at Meta — now he's just a pedant."

Temp Employment Agency. Ah, I see that you have a short attention span.

A relevant sign for the shopkeeper's predicament.

You're Employment has been terminated -Smiley face lol

'We're looking for a 'temp' employee to serve time in Leavenworth.'

"Here's one I wrote myself. It's called 'Blues for the Guy I'm Laying Off.'"

'I'm looking for something, like, 364 days a year.'

Unemployed man given role as the 'gluten fairy'.

'I'm afraid we have to let you go. As you know, you're entitled to a 'Golden Handshake'...

'There's new evidence that my departure from my previous employer merely coincided with their brain drain.'

"This is the best news."

What Bob thought outside the box.

'Relax, you are in doggy heaven. I'm just from a temp service.'

"I gave you the axe. How dare you come back and use it to intimidate me."

"Sorry, Thompson. No temps on the corporate huddle."

"I'll be right back. If you need anything, just holler."

'Relax, I'm not here for you. Just for your job.'

Chillaxing!

"They told me my parachute would be golden. Turns out it's pyrite."

"Guys, I can't afford to be laid off."

A Temporary One Day A Year Job Is Not Enough, I Want A Permanent Job!

'We really can't afford golden parachutes any more, but here's a plastic crash helmet.'

"Maybe we should've done layoffs after the holiday party."

'OK everyone get out... we're downsizing!'