Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 1st August 1995

Dilbert//2299, first published 31 years ago on Tuesday 1st August 1995

Tags

hire temp apply for job ratbert all of the respect unconditional love office and secretary

Official transcript

Dilbert sits at his desk. Ratbert stands on the desk. Dilbert says, "We're planning to hire a temp at work. You should apply for the job, Ratbert."

Ratbert replies, "Wow! Me? A temp?!"

Ratbert continues, "As a temp I would finally get all of the respect and unconditional love that I deserve!!"

Dilbert thinks, "Danger: sharp learning curve ahead."

Ratbert says, "I assume I'll get an office and a secretary."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE'RE PLANNING TO HIRE A TEMP AT WORK. YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR THE JOB, RATBERT.

WOW! ME?

?!

AS A TEMP I WOULD FINALLY GET ALL OF THE RESPECT AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THAT I DESERVE!!

DANGER: SHARP LEARNING CURVE AHEAD.

I ASSUME I'LL GET AN OFFICE AND A SECRETARY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Temp at Work"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the misadventures of Dilbert, a cubicle-dwelling office worker, as he navigates the challenges of working with a temporary employee named Ratbert. The story begins with Dilbert's boss announcing the hiring of a new temp, which Dilbert is not thrilled about.

As the temp arrives, Dilbert is forced to work alongside Ratbert, who is initially awkward and clumsy. However, as the days go by, Ratbert proves to be a valuable asset to the team, despite his lack of experience.

Despite his growing admiration for Ratbert, Dilbert is still hesitant to accept him as a permanent member of the team. In the end, Ratbert's determination and hard work ultimately win over Dilbert, and he is offered a permanent position.

The comic strip pokes fun at the quirks and frustrations of office life, while also highlighting the importance of giving people a chance to prove themselves. With its relatable characters and humorous storyline, "A Temp at Work" is a classic Dilbert comic strip that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever worked in an office.

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