Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th September 1994

Dilbert//1972, first published 32 years ago on Thursday 8th September 1994

Tags

telecommute high paying goals measured stay home mail checks direct deposit

Official transcript

"I'd like a job where I can telecommute every day."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D LIKE A JOB WHERE I CAN TELECOMMUTE EVERY DAY.

IT SHOULD BE HIGH- PAYING YET HAVE GOALS WHICH CAN'T BE MEASURED.

SO, YOU'D STAY HOME AND WE'D MAIL YOU CHECKS?

I WAS HOPING FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Telecommute"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 1994, revolves around the theme of telecommuting. The story unfolds as follows:

• A worker expresses a desire to telecommute every day.
• Their manager agrees, but with a twist: they must have high-paying goals that cannot be measured.
• The worker is then tasked with staying home and mailing checks, which is a classic example of a "job" that can be done from anywhere.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of telecommuting and the challenges that come with it.
• It highlights the potential for workers to find creative ways to avoid traditional office work.
• The strip is a humorous commentary on the changing nature of work and the blurring of lines between work and personal life.

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