Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 15th June 2005

Dilbert//5905, first published 21 years ago on Wednesday 15th June 2005

Tags

paying for consulting no recommendations feel secure shaping strategies hate you feel good

Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Dogbert consulting and blabbery

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I KEEP PAYING YOU FOR CONSULTING, BUT YOU NEVER MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS.

IM WHAT YOU CALL A "FEEL GOOD." MY JOB IS TO MAKE YOU FEEL SECURE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SOMEONE BRILLIANT IS SHAPING YOUR STRATEGIES.

THIS IS WEIRD; I HATE YOU, BUT AT THE SAME TIME I FEEL GOOD.

YOU'RE WELCOME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Consultant's Dilemma"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between a consultant and a client. The client expresses gratitude for the consultant's work, stating that they keep paying them because they never make any recommendations. The consultant responds with a sarcastic remark, saying they're what the client calls a "feel-good" person.

The client then reveals that their job is to make others feel secure in the knowledge that someone brilliant is shaping their strategies. The consultant expresses frustration, stating that they hate being referred to as "brilliant" when they feel good. The client welcomes the consultant, implying that they are content with the status quo.

Key Points:

• The client is satisfied with the consultant's lack of recommendations.
• The consultant feels undervalued and frustrated with being referred to as "brilliant".
• The client is happy with the current situation and welcomes the consultant.

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