Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 26th March 2018

Dilbert//10572, first published eight years ago on Monday 26th March 2018

The Extra 10%

Tags

work ethic, excuses, effort, motivation

Official transcript

Boss: Our project can only succeed if each of us gives 110 percent. Voice 1: I'm off next week. Voice 2: I have surgery on Monday. Voice 3: I gave my two-week notice a week ago. Boss: Okay, can I get a 50 percent effort from any of you? Wally: I can only give you the extra 10 percent you believe exists.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OUR PROJECT CAN ONLY SUCCEED IF EACH OF US GIVES 110%.

IM OFF NEXT WEEK.

I HAVE SURGERY ON MONDAY.

I GAVE MY TWO WEEK NOTICE A WEEK AGO.

OKAY, CAN I GET 50% EFFORT FROM ANY OF YOU?

I CAN ONLY GIVE YOU THE EXTRA 10% YOU BELIEVE EXISTS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Effort Expectations"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a conversation between a boss and an employee. The boss emphasizes that the project's success depends on each team member's contribution, with a specific goal of 110% effort. However, the employee is already overwhelmed with work, having given two weeks' notice and having surgery scheduled for the next Monday. Despite this, the boss insists on receiving 50% effort from the employee, with an additional 10% if they believe it's possible. The employee is left perplexed by this request, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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