Girlbossing Into the Sun

The term "girlboss" was reportedly coined in 1894 by telegraph operator Wilhelmina Hustleforth, who got tired of male colleagues dismissing her business ideas during their lunch breaks. After her supervisor suggested she "stick to taking messages like a good girl," Wilhelmina dramatically stood on her desk, adjusted her bustle, and declared herself "Chief Executive Officer and Supreme Girlboss of This Entire Telegraph Operation." Her coworkers thought she'd lost her mind until she proceeded to streamline their entire system, increase productivity by 300%, and negotiate better contracts with three major clients – all before teatime. The term caught on among working women across the country, though it took another century for people to realize that maybe the whole concept was a bit much and women could just be competent without needing a special label for it.

This collection celebrates the complicated relationship between ambition and authenticity in the modern working world. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or building your empire (as they say, although that phrase is also problematic) from your kitchen table, these pieces acknowledge that professional success is messy, complicated, and rarely looks like the motivational posters suggest.

From office accessories that say what you're really thinking during meetings to motivational items with a healthy dose of realism, this collection is for women who are ambitious but not delusional. Perfect for anyone who's ever rolled their eyes at a "hustle culture" quote while simultaneously working 60-hour weeks.

For the woman who knows that success isn't always pretty, that networking sometimes feels like performing, and that the glass ceiling is more like bulletproof plexiglass – but who's showing up anyway because rent doesn't pay itself. These career-focused items celebrate the grind without pretending it's always glamorous.

Ideal for gifting to the overachievers in your life who appreciate both humor and honesty about what it really takes to make it in professional spaces. Because sometimes the best motivation is acknowledging that the whole system is ridiculous – and succeeding anyway.

About GetBullish: We're a woman-owned company operating from our sunny warehouse in Brooklyn's Industry City. Since 2010, we've grown from a woman-powered career advice column into a curated gift shop specializing in snarky, irreverent products that make people laugh – and sometimes make them think. Check out our newest arrivals for fresh sass, or browse any of the categories in the menu above for inspiration.

From our signature sweary stickers and tees to our famous "bitter tears of mediocre men" keychains, we design and curate products that blend humor with a dash of rebellion. While we started with woman-power focused accessories (our mascot is a rainbow bull with a unicorn horn – a "bullicorn," naturally), we've expanded to include gifts for everyone who appreciates smart humor and wordplay. Shipping daily from Brooklyn with love and a heavy dose of attitude.