Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 7th October 1999

Dilbert//3827, first published 27 years ago on Thursday 7th October 1999

Tags

ruin career upstart embryo replaces me volunteers give constructive criticism human resources don't like attitude business

Official transcript

Wally stares at the embryo on the desk. Wally thinks, "I'd better ruin the career of this upstart embry before he replaces me."

Catbert arrives at the cubicle and says, "I need volunteers to give constructive criticism to human resources."

Catbert walks down the hall holding the embryo. Catbert says, "I don't like your attitude."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D BETTER RUIN THE CAREER OF THIS UPSTART EMBRYO BEFORE HE REPLACES ME.

I NEED VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

I DON'T LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip features a conversation between a manager and an employee who is seeking to volunteer for constructive criticism.

• The manager is reluctant to provide feedback, citing the potential negative impact on the employee's career.
• The employee is determined to receive feedback, even if it is negative.
• The manager ultimately agrees to provide feedback, but only if the employee is willing to accept it.

Key Takeaway

The comic strip highlights the importance of open communication and feedback in the workplace. It also suggests that employees should be willing to receive constructive criticism in order to grow and improve.

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