Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 20th July 2007

Dilbert//6670, first published nineteen years ago on Friday 20th July 2007

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senior engineer lead engineer pay is same disrespect you magic

Official transcript

I'm promoting you from senior engineer to lead engineer. "The pay is the same but people will disrespect you less."

"Including you?"

"It's not magic."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M PROMOTING YOU FROM SENIOR ENGINEER TO LEAD ENGINEER.

THE PAY IS THE SAME BUT PEOPLE WILL DISRESPECT YOU LESS.

INCLUDING YOU?

IT'S NOT MAGIC.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Promotion"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2007, revolves around a conversation between a boss and an employee. The boss announces his intention to promote the employee to lead engineer, but the employee is skeptical about the move.

Key Points:

• The boss explains that the pay will remain the same, but people will disrespect the employee less.
• The employee responds with skepticism, questioning the logic of the promotion.
• The boss's response, "It's not magic," suggests that the promotion is not a significant change.

Overall:

The comic strip humorously highlights the challenges of promoting employees without providing substantial benefits or recognition. The exchange between the boss and employee showcases the complexities of workplace dynamics and the importance of clear communication.

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