Work-life Juggler Gifts

"To keep on top of the caseload I'm going to have to put in some overtime."

"Now that all my work travel is remote, I can always go first class!"

'Hang on a sec...I don't remember this being scheduled as a video conference call.'

Worker to Boss: "I'd like to work flexible hours to avoid my children."

"Done at last. I wonder how old my kids are?"

"Dan, you forgot to put on your out-of-office."

'She's in post-vacation shock. Two weeks off and she feels like she never left.'

'Your call is important to us, but so are our coffee breaks. We'll be with you shortly.'

Man with children in his In and Out trays - 'Darling, You've got to sort out your work/life balance'

'Sweetie, when we leave you every day with Sarah, we're doing it for you. That way we can have successful careers, and you can be proud of us.'

"I'd like to work overtime til the kids are back in school."

Watercooler moments weren't quite the same since Norman started working from home.

'I'd like to request flexible working to avoid my family.'

Back from vacation

Routine on/off office

Fortune teller to lady: 'The world around you is all abuzz and there you are - lesson planning for years to come.'

'I'll be late for dinner Dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

"Tell us again how you took five thousand head out to Kansas City and made it back in time to pick up the kids from gymnastics."

"While we've got the chance, Dad, we'd like to thank you for these little glimpses of you we've had through the years!"

"Don't you dare put Mommy on hold again."

Big fish eating the weekend.

"Ok weekend! I hope you can make up for that awful week!"

'It's OK to take your work home with you. It's not OK to bring your home to work with you.'

"Can't right now - I'm at a board meeting."

'It's John on the 'phone, he's no sick-days left... so he's rung-in dead!'

'It's easy for you to climb the corporate ladder, you just lay your eggs and leave: No need for Maternity Leave!'

"In the light of recent cutbacks we've had to slightly lengthen your job description."

'Good to see you back at work.'

'Mary, I've got meetings all day so I'm going to be unable to have my scheduled happiness moment at 3:01. You have it for me, OK?'

Workethicville: FUN...TOO MUCH FUN.

"We've doubled our staff in the last six months." (Smith and Smith - baby in playpen behind desk).

'Not tonight, honey. I'm in a video conference.'

They're behind me aren't they?

"I was going to retire, but the thought of spending more time with my family changed my mind."

"Oh no, I never replied to Theresa's email! And tomorrow I must call Steve.... What does Yara think of me?"