Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 6th September 2011

Dilbert//8179, first published fifteen years ago on Tuesday 6th September 2011

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office workers job interview work long hours 14 hour days bad descions bad decision maker good communicator

Official transcript

Alice: Can you work long hours if needed? Man: Yes. It's normal for me to work 14 hours a day. Alice: Research shows that working long hours causes people to make bad decisions. So we know you're a bad decision maker. Are you a good communicator? Man: Is the right answer "no"? Interview

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAN YOU WORK LONG HOURS IF NEEDED?

INTERVIEW YES. IT'S NORMAL FOR ME TO WORK 14 HOURS A DAY.

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WORKING LONG HOURS CAUSES PEOPLE TO MAKE BAD DECISIONS. SO WE KNOW YOU'RE A BAD DECISION MAKER.

ARE YOU A GOOD COMMUNICATOR?

IS THE RIGHT ANSWER "NO"?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Saying No"

Summary:

• The comic strip depicts a job interview where the interviewer asks if the candidate can work long hours.
• The candidate responds that it's normal for them to work 14 hours a day.
• The interviewer expresses concern about the candidate's ability to make good decisions due to the excessive working hours.
• The candidate confidently asserts that they are a bad decision-maker, implying that they are aware of their limitations and can effectively manage them.
• The interviewer is impressed by the candidate's self-awareness and asks if they are a good communicator.
• The candidate responds with a simple "no", suggesting that they are not afraid to say no and prioritize their own well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of self-awareness and effective communication in the workplace.
• It also touches on the need to set boundaries and prioritize one's own well-being in order to make good decisions and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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