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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 13th January 2022

Dilbert//11961, first published four years ago on Thursday 13th January 2022

Unlimited Vacation Time


Open source transcript

OUR NEW COMPANY POLICY IS THAT YOU CAN TAKE UNLIMITED VACATION TIME.

BUT EXPECT ME TO JUDGE YOU BEHIND YOUR BACKS AND, IN SUBTLE WAYS, RUIN THE WHOLE POINT OF IT.

THEN WHY ARE WE DOING IT?

SOMETHING ABOUT EXCELLENCE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Title: "Excellence is Overrated"

Summary:

This comic strip from 'Dilbert' humorously portrays a company's new policy of unlimited vacation time, but with a twist. The policy is accompanied by a warning that employees will be judged based on their performance, implying that taking extended breaks may negatively impact their work.

Key Elements:

  • The company's attempt to balance employee well-being with productivity
  • The unexpected twist on the typical "unlimited vacation time" policy
  • The underlying message that excellence is not valued in the workplace

Tone:

The comic strip is written in a satirical tone, poking fun at the corporate world and its priorities. It suggests that companies often prioritize profits over employee happiness and well-being.

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