Comic #6041: pragmatic-rebellion

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Description

Here’s a detailed description of the comic:

Panel 1:

• A man with glasses and a suit (the boss) speaks to a younger man with wavy hair and a tie.
• The boss says: "Dave, either improve your numbers or you're f—"
• The younger man responds: "You can’t fire me!"

Panel 2:

• The younger man continues, showing a determined expression.
• He says: "I have my dignity! I have my self-respect! You can’t fire me because I qu… wait, hold on a sec."

Panel 3:

• The younger man is now holding a phone that displays a news article.
• The text on the phone reads: "LABOR SHORTAGE CONTINUES 10 MILLION + HIRES NEEDED."

Panel 4:

• The younger man, looking animated and emphasizing his point, shouts: "BECAUSE I QUIT!"

Overall, the comic humorously portrays the desperation of employees in a labor shortage and the irony of "quitting" in a situation where job security is unstable.