Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 23rd March 2011

Dilbert//8012, first published fifteen years ago on Wednesday 23rd March 2011

Tags

business ethics work ethic work-life balance implies life is impirtant work-life intergration big thanks never had a life

Official transcript

Catbert says, "We're no longer using the term 'work-life balance' because it implies that your life is important."

Catbert says, "Now we call it 'work-life integration' so it's easier to make you work when you would prefer being with loved ones."

Catbert says, "And I'd like to give a big thanks to those of you who never had a life."

Dilbert says, "You're welcome."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE'RE NO LONGER USING THE TERM "WORK-LIFE BALANCE" BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT YOUR LIFE IS IMPORTANT.

NOW WE CALL IT "WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION" SO IT'S EASIER TO MAKE YOU WORK WHEN YOU WOULD PREFER BEING WITH LOVED ONES.

AND I'D LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO NEVER HAD A LIFE.

YOU'RE WELCOME.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Work-Life Balance"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around the concept of work-life balance, which is redefined as "work-life integration." The company's decision to adopt this new term is met with skepticism by employees, who question its practicality and relevance to their personal lives. The conversation highlights the challenges of achieving a balance between work and personal responsibilities, with one employee expressing frustration at being expected to prioritize work over family obligations. The strip pokes fun at the idea that companies can simply redefine work-life balance to suit their own interests, rather than genuinely addressing the needs and concerns of their employees.

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