Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 30th July 2011

Dilbert//8141, first published fifteen years ago on Saturday 30th July 2011

Tags

exercise & fitness office workers using company gym 60 hrs week paying for itself

Official transcript

Boss: Ted, I can't give you a raise because you've been using the company gym during work hours. Ted: I work sixty hours a week! Why did we build a new gym if I'm not supped to use it?? Boss: You were right. That gym is totally paying for itself.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

TED, I CAN'T GIVE YOU A RAISE BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN USING THE COMPANY GYM DURING WORK HOURS.

I WORK SIXTY HOURS A WEEK! WHY DID WE BUILD A NEW GYM IF I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO USE IT???

YOU WERE RIGHT.

THAT GYM IS TOTALLY PAYING FOR ITSELF.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Gym Conundrum"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in, revolves around a company's attempt to build a new gym for its employees. The story unfolds as follows:

• Ted, an employee, is called into a meeting with his boss and HR representative.
• Ted is informed that he can't receive a raise due to his frequent use of the company gym during work hours.
• Ted responds by asking why the company built a new gym if he's not supposed to use it.
• The HR representative reveals that the gym is actually a cost-cutting measure, as employees were paying for it themselves.
• Ted is left puzzled, wondering why the company would build a gym that employees are not allowed to use.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of company policies and the importance of clear communication.
• It also pokes fun at the idea of a company trying to save money by building a gym that employees are not allowed to use.
• The strip showcases the humor and wit that Dilbert is known for, making it a relatable and entertaining read for many.

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