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View 1 - 10 results for layoffs comic strips. Discover the best "Layoffs" comics from Dilbert.com.
Tuesday November 08,
2011
Tags next is lie, personnel officers, planning layoffs, questioning, repeat question, communication styles, pattern of talking
Transcript
Dilbert: Are you planning layoffs? Boss: Am I planning layoffs? Dilbert: When you repeat my question it means the next thing you say will be a lie. Go. Boss: I love your stinkin' guts.
Thursday December 05,
1991
Monday February 21,
1994
Tags back of neck, humane, layoffs, tranquilizer, unemployment offcie, wake up, shooter, gun, knocked out
Transcript
The Boss: The layoffs will be handled in the most human way possible. POW! Dilbert: How long does the tranquilizer last? The Boss: he'll wake up at the unemployment office,
Saturday March 11,
1995
Tags managers, another closed door, meeting, pay cuts, layoffs, resume, leadership vsion, inspire employees, action, upgardes, business
Transcript
The Boss and a woman walk by Dilbert's cubicle holding folders. Leaning back in his chair to look out of the cubicle, Dilbert thinks, "Uh-Oh . . . the managers are going to another closed-door meeting." Dilbert thinks, "It must be about pay cuts or layoffs. I'm doomed. I'd better work on my resume NOW." He pulls nervously at his tie, his hair stands on end and beads of sweat fly from his forehead. The Boss sits around a conference table with three other managers. Reading from a document, he says, "Okay, so far our 'leadership vision' says 'we inspire employees to action.' Does anybody have upgrades?" Another man responds, "Nah."
Monday May 13,
1996
Tags being bought, long time rival, layoffs, engineers, divison, what we do, younger
Transcript
The Boss says to Alice, Wally and Dilbert, "The company announced we're being bought by our long-time rival." Alice, Wally and Dilbert look surprised. The Boss continues, "Don't worry about layoffs. They like engineers. In fact, they already have a division that does what we do!" Alice throws her hands up, Wally yanks at his tie and Dilbert covers his eyes. The Boss continues, "Except they're younger and they aren't paid as much as we are . . ." Alice's hair jumps off her head, Wally's skeleton comes out of his mouth and Dilbert's head spins around.
Monday August 12,
1996
Tags Catbert, evil hr director, big layoffs coming, secret, cats don't keep secrets
Transcript
Catbert peers over the wall and says, "Hey, Wally . . . Big layoffs coming." Catbert continues, "I've seen the list. I know more about your future than you do. But it's a secret." Catbert says, "Sadly, cats don't keep secrets very well." Ted says to Wally, "Nice chair."
Tuesday August 13,
1996
Tags layoffs, mobility pool, run around, finding job, internal job, ax falls, layoffs dignified, nonexistent job
Transcript
The Boss and Wally sit at a table. The Boss says, "We don't do 'layoffs' at this company. But you HAVE been selected to participate in our mobility pool!" The Boss explains, "As the name implies, you get to scurry around trying to find a nonexistent internal job before the ax falls." Wally asks, "How's this different from a layoff?" The Boss replies, "With layoffs you get to keep your dignity."
Friday April 10,
1998
Tags no layoffs, after merger, Catbert, evil director, frozen asteroid, protective space suits, not a team player
Transcript
Caption: "Catbert: Evil H.R. Director" Catbert tells Ted and Dilbert, "There will be no layoffs after the merger." Catbert says, "However, many of you will be transferred to jobs on a frozen." Ted asks, "Will we have protective space suits?" Catbert says, "I label you 'not a team player'."
Friday August 18,
2000
Tags conditioning worsening, easiest rounds, home early, layoffs, storm, trick
Transcript
The Boss types on his computer, "Due to worsening storm conditions, all 'non-essential' personnel may go home early." The Boss reaches in his desk drawer. The Boss peers out the window in his office through his binoculars and thinks to himself, "This will be the earliest round of layoffs ever."
Friday July 13,
2001
Tags rumor of layoffs, nope, friday, monday, day off, boss
Transcript
Ted approaches the Boss' desk and asks, "I heard a rumor that there might be layoffs on Friday. Is it true?" The Boss shakes his head and signals with his arms. He says, "Absolutely not. No way. Nope. Negatory. No, no, no, no, no." Ted says, "Great. Can I take off Friday?" The Boss looks away guiltily and says, "Monday would be better."