Workplace Tensions Analyst T-Shirts

That's the chairman's office.

"Who gave you permission to ask for a raise?"

"Here's some of my work for you to do. It should be a refreshing change...for me."

"This is a company which is going places...."

The Hockey World

It come's to my attention that you have been doing the work of two men.

"Next on the agenda: How can we crush workers' spirit, while appearing to care?"

Cog-In-The-Wheel

"It's time for your performance review where I damn you with faint praise."

"Well, I seem to have really messed up... Of course I take full responsibility. Gurkenman, you're fired."

"It's late. I am not getting into another heated discussion with you."

'Hank here brings 10 years of top sales experience to our company so let's all try to make him feel welcome while he makes you all look bad...'

'We're like one big family tree... that's why everyone is in therapy.'

"OK Hunter. Go join the 'non-verbal criticism skills' seminar!"

'I'll take that as a screwed up ball of paper bouncing off my head then?'

Miss Wilkins, I need you to pop in and hang up my phone for me again.

'No raise, but we can make your desk and chair one-inch taller.'

"So...what's the most important thing about working at Auto y Rod Inc.?"

The Shepherd's Staff. . .

Corporate Scapegoat of the Month (Poster hanging on company hallway)

Above Reproach.

"I like your attitude, Peterson!"

"Aw... I'm really sorry you're bored Jenkins. I wonder if I can rekindle your interest with some of this work you should be doing?"

'Taking the anger management class has made you uncharacteristically nice, sir.'

"At this time of year I think it's important to reach out to those in crisis."

"It's the boss's son, what can I do about it?"

"His words, not mine."

'I've read my appraisal and this is my solicitor - I intend to sue you!'

'Not in here, stupid - I don't need to!'

"I've been hearing some disturbing comments about you, Parker, some of your employees think you're a nice guy!"

Mitch learned beneath his conscious thoughts, he felt small,inadequate,desperately in need of strength,competence, power.

If you should be in this meeting, but are reading this instead - you're fired!

'Don't look at this as a demotion, look at it as the stripping away of your last shred of dignity.'

"I'm used to dealing with grievances. I've been married for 30 years."

'Can we talk... alone?'