Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 10th November 1992

Dilbert//1305, first published 34 years ago on Tuesday 10th November 1992

Tags

dilbert floyd help co-worker hate job mean vital information control secretary

Official transcript

Dilbert kneels in front of Floyd's desk. Floyd yells, "What?! You think I'll help you just because I'm your co-worker?? Ha! I hate co-workers!"

Dilbert begs, "All I need is . . ."

Floyd yells, "I hate this job! I hate everything! The only thing I like is being mean to co-workers who need the vital information that I control!"

Dilbert's underwear has been streched over his head. Another man with a wedgie says, "If you think YOU hate him, you should try being his secretary."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WHAT?! YOU THINK I'LL HELP YOU JUST BECAUSE I'M YOUR COWORKER??

HA! I HATE COWORKERS!

ALLI NEED IS...

I HATE THIS JOB! I HATE EVERYTHING! THE ONLY THING I LIKE IS BEING MEAN TO COWORKERS WHO NEED THE VITAL INFORMATION THAT I CONTROL!

IF YOU THINK YOU HATE HIM, YOU SHOULD TRY BEING HIS SECRETARY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Secret to a Happy Workplace"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1992, humorously explores the challenges of working with a coworker who is overly critical and controlling. The strip follows a conversation between two coworkers, where one expresses frustration with the other's constant criticism and micromanaging. The second coworker, however, reveals that he hates his job and everything about it, but enjoys being mean to coworkers who need vital information that he controls.

The strip pokes fun at the common workplace dynamic where employees may feel undervalued or unappreciated, leading to feelings of resentment and frustration. It also highlights the importance of effective communication and teamwork in achieving success. Ultimately, the strip suggests that finding ways to manage conflicts and improve working relationships can lead to a more positive and productive work environment.

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