Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 2nd February 2008

Dilbert//6867, first published eighteen years ago on Saturday 2nd February 2008

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meeting boss raise political capital business

Official transcript

"If I try to give you the raise you deserve, the people above me will just reduce it."

"Maybe you could use some of your political capital to argue my case."

"Maybe not."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IF I TRY TO GIVE YOU THE RAISE YOU DESERVE, THE PEOPLE ABOVE ME WILL JUST REDUCE IT.

MAYBE YOU COULD USE SOME OF YOUR POLITICAL CAPITAL TO ARGUE MY CASE.

MAYBE NOT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Raise"

Summary:

• The comic strip features a man and woman in a meeting, discussing the man's potential raise.
• The woman expresses that she will reduce the man's raise if he tries to give her the raise she deserves.
• The man is hesitant to use his political capital to argue his case, but ultimately decides not to.
• The woman responds with "MAYBE NOT," implying that she will not be swayed by the man's decision.

Key Points:

• The comic strip explores the theme of negotiation and power dynamics in the workplace.
• The woman's statement suggests that she is confident in her abilities and is not afraid to assert herself.
• The man's decision not to use his political capital may indicate a lack of confidence or assertiveness.

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