Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 8th January 2011

Dilbert//7938, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 8th January 2011

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critics employees laziness big picture guy lesser minds managing implementing not getting it business

Open source transcript

IVE DECIDED TO BECOME MORE OF A BIG PICTURE GUY.

LESSER MINDS CAN DO THE MANAGING AND IMPLEMENTING WHILE I CRITICIZE THEM FOR NOT "GETTING IT." SO.

YOU WANT TO GET PAID TO BE A JERK?

SAID THE IMPLEMENTER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Jerk in the Middle"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between a manager and two employees. The manager, who has been promoted to a higher position, is now responsible for managing and implementing tasks. However, he criticizes the employees for not "getting it," implying that they are not doing their jobs correctly.

The employees express their frustration with the manager's behavior, feeling that he is not a good leader and is not doing his job properly. One employee asks if the manager wants to get paid to be a jerk, highlighting the perceived lack of respect and professionalism in the workplace.

Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of managers who are more focused on criticizing others than on doing their own jobs effectively. It also highlights the importance of effective communication and leadership in the workplace.

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