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

The comic strip features a humorous exchange between a telecommuting employee and their boss, highlighting the challenges of working from home.

• Boss's Frustration: The boss is frustrated with the employee's lack of productivity and motivation, stating that they should be high-paying yet have goals that can't be measured.
• Employee's Response: The employee responds by saying they were hoping for direct deposit, implying that they are not interested in meeting the boss's expectations.
• Absurdity: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of telecommuting and the challenges of managing remote workers.

Key Takeaway

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the difficulties of working from home and the importance of clear communication and expectations in the workplace.

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