Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th July 2012

Dilbert//8486, first published fourteen years ago on Monday 9th July 2012

Tags

browser history business ethics engineer engineering padded resume puppets technically rumor

Official transcript

CEO: I'd like to address the rumor that I padded my resume. In the strictest sense of the word, I am not technically an "engineer"

per se. But to put this in perspective, even The Pope hides his browser history. It's no big deal.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS THE RUMOR THAT I PADDED MY RSUM.

IN THE STRICTEST SENSE OF THE WORD, I AM NOT TECHNICALLY AN "ENGINEER" PER SE.

BUT TO PUT THIS IN PERSPECTIVE, EVEN THE POPE HIDES HIS BROWSER HISTORY.

IT'S NO BIG DEAL.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Engineer's Dilemma"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace life.
• In this strip, Dilbert is addressing a rumor that has been circulating about his resume.
• He begins by stating that he would like to address the rumor, but then reveals that he is not technically an "engineer" per se.
• However, he explains that he has been called an engineer by others, and therefore, it is not a big deal.
• The strip ends with Dilbert saying that it's no big deal, implying that he is not concerned about the rumor or the fact that he may not be an engineer by technical definition.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of clear communication and accurate labeling in the workplace.
• It also pokes fun at the tendency for people to use technical terms loosely or inaccurately.
• Overall, the strip provides a humorous commentary on the complexities of language and identity in the modern workplace.

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