Workaholic's Paradox Pillows

Workaholic on the beach

'What bothers me about these meetings is even though it's work, I have the nagging feeling I ought to leave and get back to work.'

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

'No, I'm not stranded. This is the only place I could find that has no distractions.'

"Do you promise to love, honour and contribute to the gross national product?"

Working Holiday

"They've hiked up our targets again...I'm going to have to put in some overtime to have any chance of meeting them!"

Please sit down. I can give you five minutes.

"Give me all the caffeine you have."

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

Man running in a hamster wheel

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

'When I took this job, I had no idea how much it would cut into my quality, family texting time.'

Computer monitor for a head.

"Look, I'm dying. Gotta go."

Workaholic's Hoilday Appartment

"National Metaphor Day by the looks of it."

'I didn't come in to hear that I'm burning the candle at both ends. I came for more wax.'

'I'm thinking of cutting my hours down to 24/7."

'Dear, you know how I hate it when you bring your work home.'

STRIP Hambone: Businessman in hospital with his computer

"I need to clone myself."

"Of course I have a life. Not one worth living, mind you."

'Don't disturb me - I'm in conference!'

"Don't open me, you fool!"

'What - no internet? No USB ports? No socket for the coffee machine? No phone? Are you crazy? My husband was a very important CEO!'

Man on beach blowing up an inflatable office.

Sisyphus Gets a Desk Job.

'Are you just back from work or on your way to the office?'

Executive Asks Death To Wait

'We got you a bigger desk. With all the work we'll be dumping on you, you'll be needing it.'

'Do we want to tackle this head on, or just stun it with a glancing blow until next Monday?'