Strips

What we didn't see, is that two panels prior to the first panel in this segment, is the PHB being told by the CEO that his next bonus depends entirely on the success of Alice's project. He is just trying to protect his investment.

I understand. I sometimes fantasize about other "problems" while I'm at work too. Especially in meetings

One can sometimes feel a little itty-bitty bit of sympathy for PHB's clueless moments of desire to help.