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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 29th October 2018

Dilbert//10789, first published eight years ago on Monday 29th October 2018

Training By Osmosis


Tags

the boss, formal, training, job, absorb, osmosis, idiot, rest, staff


Official transcript

The Boss: We don't have formal training for your job. Just hang around and see if you can absorb it through osmosis.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

WE DON'T HAVE FORMAL TRAINING FOR YOUR JOB.

JUST HANG AROUND AND SEE IF YOU CAN ABSORB IT THROUGH OSMOSIS.

I'M AN IDIOT FOR TAKING THIS JOB.

YOU'RE ALREADY THINKING LIKE THE REST OF THE STAFF!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Osmosis"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in "Dilbert", revolves around a conversation between two coworkers. The first coworker, who appears to be in charge, states that they do not require formal training for their job. The second coworker, seemingly oblivious to this fact, responds by suggesting that they can absorb the job through osmosis. The first coworker, amused by this response, teases the second coworker, implying that they are already thinking like the rest of the staff.

Key Points:

  • The first coworker dismisses the need for formal training.
  • The second coworker proposes absorbing the job through osmosis.
  • The first coworker playfully teases the second coworker for their naivety.

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