Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 28th January 2018
Dilbert//10515, first published eight years ago on Sunday 28th January 2018
Tags
assignment, deadline, free time, death march, payment, salary, pay check, bonus, non caring, cold, heartless monster, no sense shame, money
Official transcript
The boss: I need this finished by Friday.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I NEED THIS FINISHED BY FRIDAY.
THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SUCK UP 100% OF MY FREE TIME AND TURN MY HAPPY LIFE INTO A DEATH MARCH.
THAT'S WHY WE PAY YOU.
YOU PAY ME SO YOU CAN RUIN MY LIFE?
PERHAPS I SAID THAT WRONG.
WHAT I MEANT IS THAT I DON'T CARE HOW YOU FEEL AS LONG AS I GET MY BONUS.
YOU'RE A COLD, HEARTLESS MONSTER WITH NO SENSE OF SHAME!!!
THAT'S WHY THEY PAY ME.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "A Devilish Deal"
Summary:
In this six-panel comic strip, Dilbert's boss, a devil-like figure, presents him with an unusual assignment: to suck up 100% of his free time and turn his happy life into a death march. The boss offers a generous bonus as an incentive, but Dilbert is hesitant due to the negative impact on his well-being.
Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:
- Panel 1: Dilbert's boss explains the assignment, which requires Dilbert to dedicate all his free time to it.
- Panel 2: The boss offers a bonus as an incentive, but Dilbert is skeptical.
- Panel 3: Dilbert asks why he should accept the assignment, and the boss responds that he can ruin his life.
- Panel 4: Dilbert is shocked by the boss's response and refuses to accept the assignment.
- Panel 5: The boss becomes angry and threatens to fire Dilbert if he doesn't accept the assignment.
- Panel 6: Dilbert finally agrees to accept the assignment, but only because he wants to get his bonus.
Key Takeaways:
- The comic strip highlights the negative impact of overwork on one's well-being.
- It also shows how people may be willing to sacrifice their happiness for financial gain.
- The boss's character represents the exploitation of employees by their employers.
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