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Cartoons: Office Observations

Diana Denny — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:30:14 +0000

Just another day at the office…hiring, firing, and dealing with nutty co-workers.

"Well—it breaks the routine!"
from November 23, 1957

"How long have you been unemployed?
I have never seen a resume prepared in needlepoint."
from November/December 2008

"Would it be possible for you to type with your keyboard on your desk
like everybody else?"
from October 1989

"Cheney is semi-retired."
from March/April 1995

"What we need is a man who can think for himself."
from March/April 1994

"Sorry, Mr. Heinsohn.
I make it a practice never to hire anyone I’d be afraid to fire."
from April 1986

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Cartoons: Caution, Cartoonists At Work!

Diana Denny — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:57:40 +0000

Some of our favorite cartoons from the pages of our magazine with a shirking-work theme:

“Well, it looks like somebody is catching up on his paperwork!”

From Jan/Feb 2005

Don’t you hate when the boss shows up at an inopportune time? I think they have radar for honing in on this sort of thing. The radar doesn’t work when you’re plugging away, just when you relax (okay, goof off).

“Don’t play games with me, Henderson. I know you can hear me. Get on the red-eye back tonight. We need you for the presentation in the morning!”

From Jul/Aug 2007

Whoa—talk about radar. Don’t think you can get out of work by going on vacation, either. I knew I shouldn’t have picked up that seashell!

“I heated the thermometer next to a light bulb so my wife wouldn’t send me to work.”

From Mar/Apr 1997

It isn’t just the boss you have to work around sometimes. A day off with the dog, TV, and a bowl of popcorn is just the ticket—even if one has to be devious to pull it off.

“I’ve decided to get up and go to work after all. I’ll call in sick some other day when I feel better.”

From Mar/Apr 1997

We are an odd species: work when we don’t feel well and stay home when we do. I guess this guy didn’t want to waste a perfectly good sick day.

“His new motto is never put off until tomorrow what you might be able to get out of altogether.”

From Sep/Oct 2001

Some folks just have it down to an art form.

“Could you at least burn a candle at one end?”

From Mar/Apr 2005

Of course, if you really want to master the art of getting out of work, just study a teenager. Have a safe and happy (Getting-Out-of) Labor Day!

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Cartoons: The Office

Diana Denny — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:58:22 +0000

“Ms. Martin, I’ve been meaning to have a little chat with you about your cubicle addition.”

From May/June 2003

Admit it: You’ve known a co-worker who came just shy of this with a cubicle jam-packed with photos and memorabilia. And you just know there’s a little hand-stitched, framed sampler that says “Cubicle, Sweet Cubicle.”

“…and all those opposed to my idea signify by saying ‘I resign.’”

From Mar/April 2009

And we’ve all known this boss. That’s why I say you just have to laugh about a bad day at the office. And a little wine doesn’t hurt, either (especially if you still work for this guy).

“The good news, Harcourt, is that I don’t know what I’d do without you around here—the bad news is that I’m about to find out.”

From Jan/Feb 2009

If the “good news” part is supposed to make Harcourt feel better, I rather doubt it worked.

“We’ll add extra to your severance package if you promise to go work for our competition.”

From Mar/April 2009

There IS something worse than getting fired—being bribed to work for the competitors! Open wound, insert salt.

“How long have you been working here, Gilbert?” “Since I heard you coming down the hall!”

From Sept/Oct 1999

I reached back to 1999 for this one. I think Gilbert may end up working for the competition, bribe or no bribe.

“So this is hell? It looks just like my old office.”

From Jan/Feb 2001

Pretty much says it all. Not about MY office, of course. Lucifer does bear a striking resemblance to a former boss, though…

“You put me in charge of employee morale. If you take away everyone’s million-dollar bonus, it’s going to undo everything I’ve accomplished!”