Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 8th March 2012

Dilbert//8363, first published fourteen years ago on Thursday 8th March 2012

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elbonian contract legal night work contract programmmers heart attacks

Official transcript

Boss: Wally, I want you to manage our Elbonian contract programmers. You'll need to work at night because of the time difference. Wally: People who work at night have more heart attacks. Are you trying to kill me? Boss: Yes, and it's totally legal. Wally: Well played.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WALLY, I WANT YOU TO MANAGE OUR ELBONIAN CONTRACT PROGRAMMERS. YOU'LL NEED TO WORK AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE TIME DIFFERENCE.

PEOPLE WHO WORK AT NIGHT HAVE MORE HEART ATTACKS. ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ?

YES, AND IT'S TOTALLY LEGAL.

WELL PLAYED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Heart Attack Risk"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around Wally, an employee who is concerned about his health due to the late working hours required of him. He approaches his boss, Dilbert, and expresses his concerns, stating that people who work at night have a higher risk of heart attacks.

Dilbert responds by asking if Wally is trying to kill him, implying that he is not willing to change the work schedule. Wally, however, is determined to find a solution and suggests that the company could hire Elbonian contract programmers, who work at night due to the time difference.

Dilbert agrees to consider the proposal, but only if it is legal. Wally confirms that it is legal and the plan is approved. The comic strip ends with Wally feeling satisfied that he has found a way to address his health concerns while still meeting his work obligations.

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