Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 13th November 2002

Dilbert//4960, first published 24 years ago on Wednesday 13th November 2002

Tags

short timer retiring honest feedback doing nothing create the illusion fanatsize good enough

Official transcript

Headline: The Short-timer. The Boss says to the short-timer, "You're retiring soon, so you can give me honest feedback."

The short-timer responds, "Wouldn't that be harder than doing absolutely nothing?"

The short-timer continues, "How about if I create the illusion of listening while I fantasize about fishing?"

The Boss responds, "Good enough."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE SHORT-TIMER YOU'RE RETIRING SOON, SO YOU CAN GIVE ME HONEST FEEDBACK.

WOULDN'T THAT BE HARDER THAN DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING?

HOW ABOUT IF I CREATE THE ILLUSION OF LISTENING WHILE I FANTASIZE ABOUT FISHING?

GOOD ENOUGH.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Short-Timer"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a conversation between two men, with one man nearing retirement and seeking honest feedback from his colleague.
• The colleague's response is unexpected, as he asks the retiree to create an illusion of listening while fantasizing about fishing.
• The retiree responds positively, indicating his willingness to engage in this activity.
• The comic strip humorously highlights the contrast between the retiree's desire for honest feedback and the colleague's unconventional approach to providing it.

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