Work And Play Philosopher Gifts

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

"The way he stacks those blocks, I see repression, some hostility, and a lot of dissatisfaction with his place in society."

'Who's this 'Art in Heaven' guy you keep talking about?'

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

"Even if forced to slave all day, in my mind I'll always play!"

"Yes, you have given 100% to this company. But, over the five years you've worked here that's only 20% a year."

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

Motivation to work

I'm not making enough money to like you.

'My pessimism keeps me optimistic.'

'Your salary will help you learn the lesson that life is not fair.'

"Try picking up a girl after you've renounced everything."

Man at desk has a desk tray labeled "In one ear,' and another labeled "Out the other."

"Apparently, when the tide came in, a lot of castles went bust."

"I think we're all agreed that we need to focus 110% on meeting strategic corporate goals."

"Meanwhile, obsessing about productivity is way up."

'Is THIS the way you plan to spend your peak learning years?'

The role of administration.

"I misjudged you Fenton. I thought you were a 'mover and shaker' but all the time you were just bobbing and weaving."

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

"Sir, the staff are all assembled for your pep talk."

''A desk job.' That's what they called it at the interview.' 'Same here.' 'SHH!'

"After an extensive analysis of your company's strengths and weaknesses our recommendation is to give us more money."

I can outsource your job to someone who'll work longer hours for less money. Less money I can understand...but how do they make the hours longer than 60 minutes?

"Someone, call the office and see if we can get a fresh carrot."

'Apparently you can't fire everybody and still maintain productivity.'

"You're missing the whole gestalt of Frisbee!"

"The boss says he can remember the day I first started...but nothing after that."

Philosopher trading cards.

'Thanks, Brian, for your thoughtful and constructive proposal. Without further ado, we'll now dive into malicious, envy-based criticism, character assassination and petty bickering!'

"Pendleton, as of noon today your services will no longer be required. Meanwhile, keep up the good work."

'I like people.. but not a whole lot.'

"I can't decide whether to get upset and wake him up... or wait and see if it works!"