Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 17th August 2000

Dilbert//4142, first published 26 years ago on Thursday 17th August 2000

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salary 115% mid point supervisors package no peeking money

Official transcript

The Boss says to Dilbert, "Your salary is 115% of the midpoint for your range. Isn't that exciting?"

Dilbert replies, "Why don't you say it's 115% below the top of the range which can never be achieved under our system?"

The Boss answers with both hands covering the paper on his desk, "No peeking at the supervisor's page."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOUR SALARY IS 115% OF THE MIDPOINT FOR YOUR RANGE. ISN'T THAT EXCITING?

WHY DON'T YOU SAY IT'S 115% BELOW THE TOP OF THE RANGE WHICH CAN NEVER BE ACHIEVED UNDER OUR SYSTEM?

NO PEEKING AT THE SUPERVISOR'S PAGE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Salary Disparity"

Summary:

• A man is shown discussing his salary with his supervisor.
• The man is dissatisfied with his salary, which is 115% of the midpoint for his range.
• He argues that his performance has not been recognized by the company's system, leading to a disparity between his actual performance and his salary.
• The supervisor is unresponsive to the man's concerns, simply stating that he is not peeking at the supervisor's page.
• The comic strip highlights the frustration and disappointment that can arise when an individual feels undervalued or underpaid despite their hard work and dedication.

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