Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 13th March 2017
Dilbert//10194, first published nine years ago on Monday 13th March 2017
Actual Company Policy
Tags
complaining, management, manipulation, strategy, vacation, training, company policy
Official transcript
Boss: I can't approve your vacation days because you haven't completed the mandatory class on fax machine safety. Dilbert: Is that an actual company policy? Boss: I don't know, but it sounds like one. Dilbert: Maybe we should check. Boss: Wow. Is there anything you DON'T complain about?
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I CAN'T APPROVE YOUR VACATION DAYS BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T COMPLETED THE MANDATORY CLASS ON FAX MACHINE SAFETY.
IS THAT AN ACTUAL COMPANY POLICY?
I DON'T KNOW, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE ONE.
MAYBE WE SHOULD CHECK.
WOW.
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT?
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "The Mysterious Policy"
Summary:
This comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and critiques of corporate culture. The strip begins with a coworker inquiring about the mandatory class on fax machine safety, which Dilbert has not completed. The coworker is puzzled by Dilbert's response, as he claims to be unaware of the policy but sounds like he knows it.
As the conversation progresses, Dilbert's coworker becomes increasingly frustrated, asking if there is anything Dilbert doesn't complain about. Dilbert responds by saying "Wow, is there anything you don't complain about?" This exchange highlights the absurdity of the situation and the coworker's exasperation with Dilbert's nonchalant attitude towards the policy.
Overall, the comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic red tape and the often-ridiculous policies that companies enforce. It also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and humorous commentary on the corporate world.
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