Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 18th October 1998

Dilbert//3473, first published 28 years ago on Sunday 18th October 1998

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delegate tasks cash flow estimate urgent boss must wait dilbert assignment request wait a few days

Official transcript

The Boss peers into Dilbert's cubicle and thinks, "It's time to delegate."

The Boss says, "Dilbert, I want you to give me a new cash flow estimate for your project."

Dilbert replies, "Okay, fine."

The Boss asks, "When will I get it?"

Dilbert asks, "When do you need it?"

The Boss says, "As soon as possible!"

Dilbert says, "Okay."

The Boss asks, "When do you think that will be?"

Dilbert turns and says, "I usually wait a few days to see if you change your mind."

Dilbert continues, "Then I'll give you last year's cash flow as a test to see if you read it."

The Boss leaves the cubicle and thinks, "The more experience they get, the worse they are."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IT'S TIME TO DELEGATE DILBERT, I WANT YOU TO GIVE ME A NEW CASH FLOW ESTIMATE FOR YOUR PROJECT OKAY, FINE.

WHEN WILL I GET IT?

WHEN DO YOU NEED IT?

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

OKAY AND WHEN DO YOU THINK THAT WILL BE?

I USUALLY WAIT A FEW DAYS TO SEE IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND.

THEN I'LL GIVE YOU LAST YEAR'S CASH FLOW AS A TEST TO SEE IF YOU READ THE MORE EXPERIENCE THEY GET, THE WORSE THEY ARE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Never-Ending Request for a New Cash Flow Estimate"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously depicts a never-ending cycle of requests for a new cash flow estimate. The conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally, starts with Dilbert's request for a new estimate, which Wally agrees to provide "as soon as possible." However, when Dilbert asks when he will get the estimate, Wally responds with a series of excuses, including waiting a few days to see if his mind changes, giving him last year's cash flow as a test to see if he reads it, and the more experience they get, the worse they are.

The comic strip pokes fun at the common workplace scenario where employees are asked to perform tasks without clear deadlines or expectations, leading to frustration and inefficiency. The use of Dilbert's signature deadpan humor and Wally's bureaucratic responses adds to the comedic effect, making this strip a relatable and entertaining commentary on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.

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