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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 6th October 2018

Dilbert//10766, first published eight years ago on Saturday 6th October 2018

Spending The Company's Money


Tags

dilbert, price, high, ted, company, money, live, die, minute, sense


Official transcript

Dilbert: This price is too high.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

THIS PRICE IS TOO HIGH.

WHY DO YOU CARE?

YOU'RE SPENDING THE COMPANY'S MONEY, NOT YOUR OWN. AND THE COMPANY DOESN'T CARE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.

GIVE ME A MINUTE TO THINK OF WHY THAT DOESN T MAKE SENSE.

TAKE AS LONG AS YOU NEED.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "The Cost of Complacency"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip explores the consequences of prioritizing one's own interests over the well-being of the company. The conversation between the boss and his employee reveals a stark contrast in their perspectives.

  • The employee expresses concern about the high price of a product, citing the company's financial struggles.
  • The boss dismisses the employee's concerns, stating that the company doesn't care if they live or die, as long as they need the product.
  • The employee is left feeling frustrated and unappreciated, highlighting the disconnect between the company's priorities and the employee's well-being.

The comic strip raises important questions about the role of employees in a company and the impact of prioritizing profits over people. It encourages readers to think critically about the consequences of their actions and the importance of considering the greater good.

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