Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 22nd February 2004

Dilbert//5426, first published 22 years ago on Sunday 22nd February 2004

Tags

new senior engineer ready for promotion 5 year intern mean unfair poor business model department won't grow train new guy

Official transcript

"I heard that you got approval to hire a new Senior Engineer."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I HEARD THAT YOU GOT APPROVAL TO HIRE A NEW SENIOR ENGINEER.

AS AN INTERN, I HAVE PERFORMED ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF A SENIOR ENGINEER FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. I AM NOW DEANY CAD DDAMATTAN I PLAN TO HIRE SOMEONE FROM OUTSIDE THE COMPANY MUST... CONTROL.

..TINY ..FISTS.

OF INTERN FURY I HAVE APPROVAL TO FILL THE SENIOR ENGINEER POSITION BUT THERE'S A BAN ON HIRING NEW INTERNS.

SO IF I PROMOTE YOU, MY EMPIRE...OOPS...

I MEAN MY DEPARTMENT WON'T GROW.

GAAA!!! MY DESPAIR HAS TURNED INTO A SEARING PSYCHOLOGICAL PAIN!!!

OW!

OW!

OW!

THAT REMINDS ME; I NEED YOU TO TRAIN THE NEW GUY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Dilbert" and was originally published in the newspaper.

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between an intern and a senior engineer. The intern is eager to take on new responsibilities and is seeking approval to hire new senior engineers. However, the senior engineer is hesitant, citing concerns about the intern's lack of experience and the potential for the department to grow too quickly. Despite these concerns, the intern is determined to prove himself and is willing to take on the challenge. The comic strip ends with the intern's frustration and despair, as he realizes that his efforts have been in vain.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of managing a team and the importance of considering the potential consequences of one's actions.
• The intern's determination and enthusiasm are admirable, but his lack of experience and impulsiveness may ultimately lead to problems.
• The senior engineer's caution and skepticism serve as a reminder of the need for careful planning and consideration when making decisions.

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