Work Escapist Gifts

'I don't know about you, but I sure could use a vacation.'

"It's essential I go to work to avoid being with my family."

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

Woman dreaming about being on vacation.

"What do I do to relieve stress? I meditate, about not working here."

'Where would you recommend for a tech-free experience.'

"I'm just glad we got out before interest rates went up again."

"Bill's a little upset. The boss just chewed him out."

'Fred's Office Supply? I'd like to order a dozen more desk bins and a step-ladder please.'

"What's the problem? We told you when you started you'd have to make some sacrifices."

Taking a little mental vacation can help as long as you don't go to mental.

Rising Gas Prices

Workaholic on holiday

I hate sitting in traffic jams. - 'Move it! I need to get work.' - 'I hate sitting at my desk.' -

Forms I cannot deal with / Forms I will not deal with

"How do you feel about working a four-day week?"

"Lisa, bring out the Alistair Cheng files and an iced mochaccino, if you will, please."

CEO Escape

"Cubicle 311 is our 'cultural oasis'."

Whiskers realized he'd grown tired of the rat race.

'Walter, stop fantasizing and get back to your desk.'

'Welcome aboard, Bob. Your job is to figure out what the hell happened here.'

Next, I recall looking down at myself and thinking, God, what a drama queen.

'I'm playing 18 floors.'

Clock watcher

'Now, dear, I spent 35 years pretending to look busy. I can't just quit overnight!'

"Where do you see yourself getting drunk in five years?"

"Then I wake up, the cheering has stopped, I have three kids, and I work in a cubicle."

Fairy tale

Don't you worry JB, everything is fine here.

'When I wake up, remind me to give you a few tips on how to make your presentations a little more dynamic.'

'-but surely it's unusual to have nightmares with COMMERCIALS?'

'Running away from the circus to join the world of accountancy isn't working out as I expected. . .'

A usual day.

"You're in cubicle 1,962. If you get lost in there, I'll send a drone in to guide you."