Subject: Work

In a surplus labor economy, the squeaking wheel does not get the grease; it gets replaced.

Murphy’s Laws Occupations Work

Every employee begins at his level of competence.

Murphy’s Laws Work

The amount of work to be done increases in proportion to the amount of work already completed.

Murphy’s Laws Work

What do hookers do on their nights off – type?

(1952 – ) comedian
People Work

There may be said to be three sorts of lawyers, able, unable, and lamentable.

(1805 – 1864) English editor, novelist & sporting writer
Lawyers Occupations Work

The taxpayer… that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the Civil Service examination.

(1911 – 2004) 40th U.S. president & actor
Government Work

Losing my virginity was a career move.

(1958 – ) American singer, actress & entrepreneur
Sex Work

Only a fool can reproduce another fool’s work.

Fools Intelligence Murphy’s Laws Work

The two most important jobs in America are held by foreigners – room service and goal-kicking.

(1931 – 2012) American college football historian & television commentator
Occupations People Sports Work

The lagging activity in a project will invariably be found in the area where the highest overtime rates lie waiting.

Money Murphy’s Laws Work

The remaining work to finish in order to reach your goal increases as the deadline approaches.

Time Work

Anyone having supervisory responsibility for the completion of a task will invariably protest that more resources are needed.

Murphy’s Laws Work

Sometimes I wish I could do at least one thing at a time.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist
Work

Manicurist: A girl who makes money hand over fist.

Definitions Occupations Work

The chief distinction of a diplomat is that he can say no in such a way that it sounds like yes.

(1897 – 1972) Canadian prime minister
Government Occupations Work

Executive: A man who talks to visitors so the other employees can get their work done.

Definitions Occupations Work

He who can, does; he who cannot, teaches.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
People Work

Theatre director: a person engaged by the management to conceal the fact that the players cannot act.

(1877 – 1947) British diarist & critic
Acting Definitions Entertainment Occupations

If you really want something in life you have to work for it; now quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)
TV/Movie Quotes Work

I started my career in kindergarten playing a tube of toothpaste in a hygiene play.

(1945 – ) American actor, director, comedian, producer & author
Acting Entertainment Occupations Work

Auctioneer: The man who proclaims with a hammer that he has picked a pocket with his tongue.

Definitions Occupations