Subject: Work (Page 18)

Job: A state of employment everyone wants but few look forward to on a Monday morning.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

Last week the candle factory burned down… everyone just stood around and sang Happy Birthday.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

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

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

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Too many people are ready to carry the stool when the piano needs to be moved.

The first mistake in public business is going into it.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

Psychiatry is a waste of good couches; why should I make a psychiatrist laugh, and then pay him?

(1958 – ) Australian author

The three toughest jobs in the world are: President of the United States, mayor of New York, and head football coach at Notre Dame.

(1931 – 2012) American college football historian & television commentator

The only difference between a “hair stylist” and a regular barber is the price.

No one wants to hear about the labor pains, they just want to see the baby.

(1939 – ) American baseball player

Incompetence tends to increase with the level of work performed. And naturally the individual’s staff needs will increase as his level of incompetence increases.

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

The one who does the least work will get the most credit.

… there are three sexes – men, women, and clergymen.

(1771 – 1845) English writer & Anglican clergyman

There are worse things in life than death… and if you've ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman, you know exactly what I mean.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

So the rule is, if you screw up just one too many job interviews, you become a stand-up comedian.

(1970 – ) American comedian & television game show host

Dance like it hurts… love like you need money… work when people are watching.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)

Taxpayer: One who doesn’t have to pass a civil service exam to work for the government.

The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.

(1874 – 1963) American poet

A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking.

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist

No man goes before his time… unless the boss leaves early.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host