Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 10th February 2014

Dilbert//9067, first published twelve years ago on Monday 10th February 2014

Tags

hypocrisy performance review projects redo winding down work ethic more responsibility

Official transcript

Dilbert: My projects are winding down and I'd like to take on more responsibility. Boss: Ooh. That's a problem because I just finished your performance review and it says you don't take initiative. Dilbert: I guess you need to redo that. Boss: That would be one way to play it.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MY PROJECTS ARE WINDING DOWN AND I'D LIKE TO TAKE ON MORE RESPONSIBILITY.

OOH. THAT'S A PROBLEM BECAUSE I JUST FINISHED YOUR PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND IT SAYS YOU DON'T TAKE INITIATIVE.

I GUESS YOU NEED TO REDO THAT.

THAT WOULD BE ONE WAY TO PLAY IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The comic strip is titled "Initiative" and features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic and humorous take on workplace life.

Panel 1: The Problem

• A boss asks Dilbert to take on more responsibility for his projects.
• Dilbert agrees, but with a hint of sarcasm.

Panel 2: The Twist

• The boss explains that he finished his performance review and it says Dilbert doesn't take initiative.
• Dilbert is shocked and confused.

Panel 3: The Punchline

• The boss asks Dilbert to redo the performance review to make it look like he took initiative.
• Dilbert is skeptical and unimpressed.

Summary

The comic strip highlights the absurdity of workplace politics and the pressure to conform to certain expectations. The boss's request for Dilbert to redo his performance review to make it look like he took initiative is a clear example of this. The strip pokes fun at the idea that people can be forced to do things that go against their nature, and that the pursuit of appearances can sometimes take precedence over actual performance.

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