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Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 17th February 2022

Dilbert//11996, first published four years ago on Thursday 17th February 2022

Larry Makes 40% More


Open source transcript

HERE'S YOUR NEW TEAM MEMBER, LARRY.

I HAD TO PAY HIM 40% MORE THAN I PAY YOU LOSERS BECAUSE THE DEMAND FOR ENGINEERS IS SO HIGH NOW.

IT'S JUST ME AND LARRY NOW. THE REST OF THEM QUIT TO GET BETTER JOBS.

FIRE LARRY FOR BEING A TROUBLEMAKER.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Price of Paying Engineers"

Summary:

The comic strip features Larry, a new team member, who is introduced to the team. However, he soon becomes frustrated with the high pay of engineers and decides to quit his job. The conversation between Larry and his colleagues is as follows:

  • Larry: "I had to pay him 40% more than I pay you losers because the demand for engineers is so high now."
  • Larry: "It's just me and Larry now. The rest of them quit to get better jobs."
  • Larry: "Fire Larry for being a trouble-maker."

Key Points:

  • Larry is introduced as a new team member.
  • He expresses frustration with the high pay of engineers.
  • He decides to quit his job due to the high demand for engineers.
  • The rest of the team quits to find better jobs.
  • Larry is fired for being a trouble-maker.

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