Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 19th March 1994

Dilbert//1799, first published 32 years ago on Saturday 19th March 1994

Tags

bad news break gradually budget worked on build up effort reorganizing dept

Open source transcript

SUSAN, THE DEPARTME THE DEPARTMENT AGAIN. THE BUDGET YOU WORKED ON FOR MONTHS IS NOW WORTHLESS.

I THINK WHEN YOU HAVE BAD NEWS YOU SHOULD MAKE AN EFFORT TO BREAK IT GRADUALLY, MAYBE BUILD UP TO IT.

OH, THAT REMINDS ME: YOU'RE FIRED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Budget Reorganization"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, features a conversation between a boss and an employee. The boss announces that the department will be reorganized, citing the budget as the reason. However, the employee points out that the budget has been in place for months and is now worthless. The boss responds by suggesting that the employee should make an effort to break the budget gradually, implying that the employee is not doing enough to address the issue. The employee retorts that the boss is fired, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Key Points:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of reorganizing a department due to budget constraints.
• The employee's response highlights the absurdity of the situation and the boss's lack of understanding.
• The comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of managing a budget and the importance of effective communication.

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