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?"

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

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

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

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

"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."

'Good to see you back at work.'

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

'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.

Big fish eating the weekend.

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

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

"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!"

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

'This new 'flexible working' scheme is a great idea. . . It helps us to identify staff who have a more balanced life. People who have interests outside of the office.'

'I reached a compromise with the boss regarding my vacation.'

'Stress management? Management is responsible for the stress in the first place!'

"You realise the post is only part time, no more than 60 hours a week!"