Workload Wizard Gifts

"Finally the cat's away, and I get stuck with the Davidson account."

The night before the big meeting Frank receives a visit from the PowerPoint Fairy

'I'm a very busy man. Bring me something to do.'

"Give a sh*t" "Don't give a sh*t"

Took On Too Much

'I've figured out a way to cut down on my workload, Ms. Clark. Eliminate this box.'

'Parker does his best work under pressure.'

"They're still putting you under a lot of pressure at work then Harry."

"I was using a program to help me manage my teaching load."

"This looks like a job for ... someone else."

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

'3 Second Loading Zone.'

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

'No, your guess isn't as good as mine.'

Storm in the out tray

'Apparently, Smith's desk just couldn't withstand the weight of the paperwork we piled on his desk.'

"Morning, all!"

"Thank you for that summation of the charts."

What My Day Feels Like

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

Time Is Money

In many ways this is the perfect job! Out. Out.

"I remember when we first met you were an exhausted young doctor! Now you're an exhausted middle-aged doctor!"

"Remember Mr. Cockbundle is not just a 'customer', he is an important source of valuable and readily marketable data."

Failure/Due Diligence

"I can hardly wait...TWO WHOLE weeks without having to deal with mindless e-mails, incessant interruptions, boring meetings...."

'He's an expendable.'

Signs of Stress

'This software package can cut your workload in half. Do you want to purchase two copies?'

"I figured my stress ball should match the size of my anxiety."

Empty/Full

"Sure I can make that deadline."

A Man With Problems.

Employer surrenders to case loads of workplace disputes and claims.