Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 11th November 2018

Dilbert//10802, first published eight years ago on Sunday 11th November 2018

Tags

boss, cost, engineering, managers & supervisors, office workers, ladder, waste

Official transcript

Boss: Do you know where I can find a ladder?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND A LADDER?

I CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT, BUT IT WILL COME AT A BIG COST.

IT TOOK ME ALL MORNING TO FINALLY GET "IN THE ZONE" TO FIGURE OUT THIS BUG.

YOUR INTERRUPTION WILL SET ME BACK TO SQUARE ONE AND COST AN ENTIRE DAY OF PRODUCTIVITY.

MEANWHILE, THE REST OF THE TEAM CAN'T DO THEIR WORK BECAUSE THEY ARE WAITING FOR ME TO FIX THIS BUG FIRST.

SO YES, I CAN HELP YOU FIND A LADDER, BUT IT WILL COST THE COMPANY ABOUT $12,000 IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY.

I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD REASON TO NEED A LADDER.

I DO.

TEN MINUTES EARLIER I WONDER WHAT CEILING TILES FEEL LIKE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Lost Productivity"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2018, revolves around a humorous exchange between Dilbert and his boss, Scott Adams. Dilbert seeks assistance in finding a ladder to fix a bug, but his request is met with resistance from his team. Despite the team's inability to help, Dilbert persists in his quest for a ladder.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's initial request for a ladder to fix a bug is denied by his team.
• The team's inability to assist Dilbert is attributed to lost productivity, with a cost of $12,000.
• Dilbert's persistence leads him to seek help from his boss, Scott Adams.
• Scott Adams' response is cryptic, stating that the interruption will set him back to square one and cost an entire day of productivity.
• The comic strip concludes with Dilbert wondering what ceiling tiles feel like, suggesting that he may be experiencing a sense of disconnection or confusion.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of finding solutions to complex problems and the frustrations that can arise when seeking help from others. The use of humor and satire highlights the absurdity of the situation, making it relatable and entertaining for readers.

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