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'I know, but I still hate Mondays.'

Sunday Monday

'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.'

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

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

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

'I've learned a lot about myself at these meetings...like, I can fall asleep with my eyes open!'

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

"If you could be in any cubicle, which one would it be?"

'Don't worry. No one else knows what they are doing either.'

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

Office slaves.

After a day long meeting, the decision, as usual, is made in the hallway.

Feedback should be sought for genuine reasons, not because you want compliments. . .

Motivation to work

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

I'm not making enough money to like you.

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

'I've given a lot of thought to giving some thought to your latest proposal.'

'You did turn the company around... but we liked it the way it was...'

"This is Briggs, our new department head. He's got an amazing knack for reducing complex problems into easy-to-understand witch hunts!"

"We structured the deal so it won't make any sense to you."

'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'!

'My pessimism keeps me optimistic.'

"We do all those old tricks electronically now."

'Your salary will help you learn the lesson that life is not fair.'

Man at desk has a desk tray labeled "In one ear,' and another labeled "Out the other."

"You call this sweating bullets over the Jackson account? What caliber?"

'If you have nothing to do don't come round here and do it.'