Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 20th October 1994
Dilbert//2014, first published 32 years ago on Thursday 20th October 1994
Tags
dress codes don't apply fireing hire back more money reverence package telecommute two weeks vaction
Official transcript
"Great news -- You're fired!"
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
GREAT NEWS-- YOU'RE FIRED!
YOU GET A GENEROUS SEVERANCE PACKAGE, TWO WEEKS' VACATION, AND WE HIRE YOU BACK AS A CONTRACTOR FOR MORE MONEY!!
AND I CAN TELECOMMUTE IF I WANT, BUT SINCE DRESS CODES DON'T APPLY TO ME..
gonk BonK AARGH!
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "The Cost of Being Fired"
Summary:
The comic strip follows the story of a character who is fired from their job, but receives a generous severance package, including two weeks' vacation and a contractor to help them find a new job. However, the character is unhappy with the terms of their severance and decides to negotiate with their former employer.
Key Points:
- The character is fired from their job.
- They receive a generous severance package, including two weeks' vacation and a contractor to help them find a new job.
- The character is unhappy with the terms of their severance and decides to negotiate with their former employer.
- The character is able to negotiate a better deal, including the option to telecommute and a dress code exemption.
- The character is pleased with the outcome and feels that they have been treated fairly.
Overall:
The comic strip highlights the importance of negotiation and advocacy in the workplace. It shows that even when faced with an unfavorable situation, individuals can take control of their circumstances and achieve a better outcome through persistence and determination.
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