Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 12th July 1996

Dilbert//2645, first published thirty years ago on Friday 12th July 1996

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ranking rating system salary depnds bpss defends managers ring a bell

Official transcript

The Boss's secretary tells Dilbert, "He's with the other managers in an employee ranking and rating session."

The secretary continues, "Your salary depends on how well your boss can defend your proposed raise to the other managers."

Dilbert covers his eyes and sobs. A man says to the Boss, "I'm fairly sure this Dilbert guy works for you."

The Boss replies, "Doesn't ring a bell."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HE'S WITH THE OTHER MANAGERS IN AN EMPLOYEE RANKING AND RATING SESSION.

YOUR SALARY DEPENDS ON HOW WELL YOUR BOSS CAN DEFEND YOUR PROPOSED RAISE TO THE OTHER MANAGERS.

I'M FAIRLY SURE THIS DILBERT GUY WORKS FOR YOU.

DOESN'T RING A BELL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Dilbert Guy Works for You"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a popular character known for his sarcastic comments and humorous observations about office life.
• The strip shows Dilbert being introduced to a new boss, who is eager to impress him.
• The boss asks Dilbert how he can defend his proposed raise to the other managers, but Dilbert simply responds with a sarcastic comment about not ringing a bell.
• The strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate politics and the absurdity of office hierarchies.

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