Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 12th February 2009

Dilbert//7243, first published seventeen years ago on Thursday 12th February 2009

Tags

yelling transfer job reprimand business

Official transcript

Dilbert says, "There's an opening in my old department is it okay if I apply?"

Collections supervisor says, "Sure. I'd be happy to toss that dead cat In someone else's backyard."

Dilbert says, "I was worried that I might be too valuable?"

Collections supervisor says, "Why are you still here?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THERE'S AN OPENING IN MY OLD DEPARTMENT.

IS IT OKAY IF I APPLY?

SURE. I'D BE HAPPY TO TOSS THAT DEAD CAT IN SOMEONE ELSE'S BACKYARD.

I WAS WORRIED THAT I MIGHT BE TOO VALUABLE...

WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Backyard Toss"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Wally. Dilbert applies for an opening in his old department, but Wally is hesitant due to the cat's presence in the backyard. Dilbert reassures him that he is valuable, despite the cat's potential threat. The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of workplace concerns and the importance of valuing employees.

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