Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 27th September 1998

Dilbert//3452, first published 28 years ago on Sunday 27th September 1998

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true story drowning in work build partition away from boss

Official transcript

The caption reads: "Based on a true story."

Carol sits in front of a pile of papers on her desk and says, "I'm drowning in work."

She continues, "You have to do something."

The Boss stands in front of her desk and says, "I could build a partition right here."

Carol holds out her arms and says, "How will a partition help?"

The Boss replies, "Carol, you shouldn't be afraid to try new things."

He continues, "If it doesn't work, we'll try something else."

Workment put up a partition in front of Carol's desk, which blocks her view of the Boss' door. Carol calls out over the partition, "Are you over there?"

The Boss stands in the door to his office and thinks, "It works!"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

BASED ON A TRUE STORY I'M DROWNING IN WORK!

YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING.

I COULD BUILD A PARTITION RIGHT HERE.

HOW WILL PARTITION HELP?

CAROL, YOU SHOULDN'T BE AFRAID TO TRY NEW THINGS.

IF IT DOESN'T WORK, WELL TRY SOMETHING ELSE!

ARE YOU OVER THERE?

WORKS!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Partition Help"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a boss and an employee named Carol. The boss is frustrated with Carol's lack of progress on a task and decides to take matters into his own hands.

• The boss tells Carol that she needs to do something, but Carol is unsure of what to do.
• The boss suggests building a partition, which Carol agrees to do.
• However, the boss's instructions are unclear, and Carol becomes confused.
• The boss becomes increasingly frustrated with Carol's lack of progress and eventually takes over the task himself.
• The comic strip ends with the boss standing in front of the completed partition, looking pleased with himself.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of communication and delegation in the workplace.
• It also pokes fun at the idea of micromanagement and the importance of clear instructions.
• The strip uses humor to comment on the absurdities of office life and the sometimes-ridiculous situations that can arise.

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