Quotes tagged ‘Job’

“Jai Wilcox: I would like nothing more than to explain things to you. But so much of what I need to tell you is classified. Annie Walker: The problem with this job is that excuses like that are valid.”

— Matt Corman, Chris Ord, Annie Walker, Piper Perabo, imdb.com

“Lina: Frankie heard cuts are coming. Will you ask Rafael if it's true and who's getting fired? Jane: Oh, I don't think that's a good idea. Lina: Oh, please, Jane? I need this job. I drink for free and it's so close to my gym. Jane: Yeah, I don't think I can use that argument with Rafael.”

— Meredith Averill, Christopher Oscar Pena, Jane Villanueva, Gina Rodriguez, imdb.com

“It's my department. It's my job to know everything.”

— David Shore, Dr. Marcus Andrews, Hill Harper, imdb.com

“Well, I... I would love to make you happy, Doctor. I would love to hire someone who never, ever makes a mistake. Unfortunately, God already has a job.”

— David Shore, Dr. Aaron Glassman, Richard Schiff, imdb.com

“To do nothing is the hardest job of all. And it will take every ounce of energy that you have. To be impartial is not natural, not human.”

— Peter Morgan, Queen Mary, Eileen Atkins, imdb.com

“You understand, the titles, the dukedom. They’re not the job. She is the job. She is the essence of your duty. Loving her. Protecting her. Of course, you’ll miss your career. But doing this for her, doing this for me, there may be no greater act of patriotism. Or love.”

— Peter Morgan, King George VI, Jared Harris, imdb.com

“I am aware that I am surrounded by people who feel that they could do the job better, strong people with powerful characters, but for better or worse, the crown has landed on my head.”

— Peter Morgan, Queen Elizabeth II, Claire Foy, imdb.com

“Why are you so intent on moving out of a house that you like, in order for you to continue to do a job you don't like?”

— Alicia Marie Schudt, ALF (voice), Paul Fusco, imdb.com

“Sheriff Bourne: You were truthful back in town. These are tough times. A man can get a job. He might not look too close at what that job is. But a man learns all the details of a situation like ours... well... then he has a choice. Mal: I don't believe he does.”

— Tim Minear, Joss Whedon, Malcolm Reynolds, Nathan Fillion, imdb.com

“Stan: That bathroom is amazing. A gold toilet? And I can't believe you have a servant just to wipe your butt. Rusty: Um, I don't... Stan: Oh, explains the attitude and why he did such a a slapdash job.”

— Murray Miller, Judah Miller, Stan Smith (voice), Seth MacFarlane, imdb.com

“I don't like it when I say people should die and then they do. I don't want that kind of responsibility. At least not until I've got a job in middle management.”

— Karen Hydendahl, Paul Sparagano, Jane Lane (voice), Wendy Hoopes, imdb.com

“You can do this job and keep your integrity. Just be honest. Be yourself.”

— Shonda Rhimes, Matt Byrne, Olivia Pope, Kerry Washington, imdb.com

“When a woman is president, they'll suddenly make first lady an official paid position. They will hire someone to do it. The minute a man has to do it, it'll become a real job.”

— Shonda Rhimes, Chris Van Dusen, Mellie Grant, Bellamy Young, imdb.com

“Are you good for anything or can you only do your job when you're screwing evidence out of someone?”

— Doug Stockstill, Annalise Keating, Viola Davis, imdb.com

“Think carefully, everything after this moment will not only determine your career but life. You can spend it in a corporate office drafting contracts and hitting on chubby paralegals before finally putting a gun in your mouth or you can join my firm and become someone you actually like. So decide: d…”

— Peter Nowalk, Annalise Keating, Viola Davis, imdb.com

“Charlie: Okay, okay, uh I just killed three very large rats that were stuck in glue traps. Dennis: Good work. Charlie: No, no, no. That's not good trap. I'm done with rat detail. That's by far the worst job in the bar. Dennis: That's why we call it Charlie Work”

— Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Dennis Reynolds, Glenn Howerton, imdb.com

“Tommy was always looking for somebody to take care of him. Yeah, that was your job.”

— Courtney Kemp Agboh, Kanan, 50 Cent, imdb.com

“Some days I run aground because the work is difficult. Other days I run aground because working is difficult. These are two different things, and knowing the difference between them is how I eke productivity out of some of the worst times.”

— Howard Tayler, twitter.com

“It all starts with a simple question: What's your purpose?”

— Sara Nachlis, girlboss.com

“So: Share your salary info. with your coworkers. Your employers are not allowed to prevent you from talking about pay. I know it's uncomfortable, but honest discussion around compensation empowers workers, especially underrepresented ones. Demand fair pay for your work.”

— Anil Dash, twitter.com