Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 12th May 2014

Dilbert//9158, first published twelve years ago on Monday 12th May 2014

Tags

frustration, vacations, work harder, no vacation, boss, time off, employee

Official transcript

Dilbert: Can I take my vacation next week? Boss: Fine. Just work twice as hard this week to get everything done before you leave. Dilbert: In that case, I prefer not taking a vacation at all. Boss: It's starting to look as if nothing can make you happy.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

CAN I TAKE MY VACATION NEXT WEEK?

FINE. JUST WORK TWICE AS HARD THIS WEEK TO GET EVERYTHING DONE BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

IN THAT CASE, I PREFER NOT TAKING A VACATION AT ALL.

IT'S STARTING TO LOOK AS IF NOTHING CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Vacation Time"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive appearance, sitting at his desk. His boss, a balding man with a mustache, stands before him, holding a red object.

Key Elements:

• Boss: Asks Dilbert if he can take his vacation next week.
• Dilbert: Responds that he can, but prefers not to take a vacation at all.
• Boss: Inquires about the reason behind Dilbert's preference.
• Dilbert: Reveals that he enjoys his work and finds it fulfilling, making him happy.
• Boss: Expresses surprise at Dilbert's response, suggesting that he should be happy regardless of his work.

Overall:

The comic strip humorously highlights the contrast between Dilbert's work ethic and his boss's expectations. It pokes fun at the common perception that employees should prioritize their personal lives over their work.

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