Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 10th January 2001

Dilbert//4288, first published 25 years ago on Wednesday 10th January 2001

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the motivation fairy greatest challenge get paid less minimum wage reimburse travle career path

Official transcript

THE MOTIVATION FAIRY: The Motivation Fairy, hovering in the air behind Wally, says "You will be my greatest challenge."

Wally turns to the Motivation Fairy and says, "I'll bet you get paid less than minimum wage and they don't reimburse you for travel."

The Fairy drops the magic wand and says, "Wings... So... Heavy..."

Wally asks, "So, what kind of career path you got going?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE MOTIVATION FAIRY YOU WILL BE MY GREATEST CHALLENGE.

I'LL BET YOU GET PAID LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE AND THEY DON'T REIMBURSE YOU FOR TRAVEL.

WINGS.

SO.

HEAVY SO, WHAT KIND OF CAREER PATH YOU GOT GOING?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Career Path"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between the Motivation Fairy and a man, who is considering his career path. The Motivation Fairy promises to make him the greatest challenge, but warns that he will be paid less than minimum wage and won't receive reimbursement for travel expenses.

The man is skeptical, asking what kind of career path he would be going into. The Motivation Fairy responds with a series of wings, implying that the man will be flying or working in a field that requires flight.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the idea of seeking motivation and success, highlighting the potential downsides and challenges that come with pursuing one's goals.

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