Work Placement Gifts

'The whole floor got together and came up with a few things you could work on.'

"Students always think that they're going to change the world..."

'The 'insourcing' will go ahead and some jobs will be off to Leeds or Manchester, but I think I'll be safe...'

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

"Studies show that children of immigrants are more likely to to take advanced math and science courses and more likely to take advanced placement tests in preparation for college."

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

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

Burning the midnight oil.

'Let me worry about the one percent inspiration, you just take care of the 99 percent perspiration.'

37 years in the same position.

"Don't forget to leave me a wakeup call so I can get the worm!"

'Had I known Hell was going to be exactly like work, I probably wouldn''t have spent as much time there.'

Work Parfait

'Is that the sweet smell of success or some imitation air freshener?'

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"I'll wait a moment for everyone's energy drink to kick in."

Man at desk with two in-trays reading 'urgent' and 'too late'.

'Germaine, what did you do with my desk?'

The best financial decision I ever made.

'What's wrong now?'

Multi-tasking.

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

Busy Workload Today and Especially Tomorrow

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

'It's a lateral move, you'll now be getting all of Kramer's work too.'

"I was hoping there'd be no meetings here."

'Pssst! Straighten up, here come the bigwigs.'

Back to work...

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

'Go right in -- he's expecting you.'