Status symbols
See if you recognise any of these:
Symbol | Meaning |
Fountain pen | I don’t have to write anything nowadays |
Cufflinks | Where’s my frock coat and top hat? |
A perfect dimple in your necktie | I’m a management consultant |
An imperfect dimple in your necktie | I’m an academic |
No necktie | I’m in the back office |
A scarf worn indoors | I’m a designer |
A beard, cap & trousers that are too short | I’m in fashion |
Flag(s) outside the HQ | We’re about to go out of business |
Executive dining suite | We went out of business in 1983 |
Scallop kitchen outside executive office | We’re about to put everyone else out of business |
Wood panelling and other ‘period detail’ | Ignore the musty smell in this office |
Floor to ceiling (yes, ceiling) carpet | Someone is buried underneath this office |
A dedicated parking space | I’m the great Red Dragon. Do you see? |
Rolex watch | Junior management |
A watch brand you’ve never heard of | Senior management |
A swatch | I’m so rich I don’t have to try any more |
A company Ferrari / Rolls-Royce | I built this company from nothing |
A turntable in the garage | I’m in sales (see also ‘fountain pen’ above) |
A villa | I don’t like living in my own house |
A yacht | I’m so bored |
A jet | See ‘flags’ above |