Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 9th January 2023

Dilbert//12322, first published three years ago on Monday 9th January 2023

Raise Less Than Inflation

Open source transcript

I HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS. I'M GIVING YOU A 4% RAISE.

INFLATION IS AT 7%, 50 THAT'S REALLY A 3% PAY CUT, IN EFFECT.

HE KEEPS ADDING CONTEXT TO MY LIES OF OMISSION.

IS THAT GROUNDS FOR FIRING HIM?

YES.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Inflation and Pay Cuts"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between an employee and their boss. The employee has received a 4% raise, but the boss explains that due to inflation, it's actually a 3% pay cut in effect. The employee is skeptical and asks if the boss is firing them, but the boss reassures them that they are not. The comic strip highlights the challenges of keeping up with inflation and the impact it can have on one's salary.

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