Workload Wrangler Gifts

'Hope you had a good break...Welcome back!'

'I've really been ignoring the paperwork lately.'

Leaving Office With In Tray

"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."

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

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

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

"Morning, all!"

What My Day Feels Like

'Today is the tomorrow I feared yesterday. . .'

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

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

"I find it so stimulating to learn new software."

High Riders of the Old West

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

"Excuse me, but I believe you are in my seat."

"I can't sit down. Don't you remember? I worked my butt off for you."

"Never do today what someone else can do tomorrow."

Signs of Stress

'He's an expendable.'

Employer surrenders to case loads of workplace disputes and claims.

Man carrying his boss.

"Sure I can make that deadline."

"Just put that in my, 'I'll get to it when I can, I'm only human' pile."

'Hold on there Jethro! You know I don't tolerate that kind of horseplay in this joint.'

"I'm bearly keeping ahead."

A Man With Problems.

"No, it's no mistake. There is no out."

"Well, I've finished the project on time and on budget!" "That means I've given you too much time and too much money!"

'IN--IGNORE--OUT'

"'Autonomy' is the new BUZZ word! We have to unleash our staff. Professionals like you need to be free to use your own judgement, manage your own workloads...use your initiative."

"Less hair doesn't mean less work!"

"I don't understand, having a pulmonary embolism isn't on his to do list!"

"When you reach the bottom of the pile, you'll find this week's paycheck."

"Time to do it in!"