Dilbert Nails It Again

Pointy Haired Boss to Junior Engineer: “Asok, the company isn’t growing, and no one is quitting in this economy. Your only hope for promotion is if a senior engineer dies.”

Dilbert to Wally with Asok listening in: “I joined a Gym.”

Asok screaming: “No-ooo!”

So….Human Resources – Are you listening?  Dilbert should be required reading for all of us in the field.  In this particular case, I’m reminded of…

compensation schemes that create numerous levels of job categories with slight changes in requirements and duties.  Most of these levels are established  to supply “promotional opportunities” to folks (not really promotions, just excuses to get more money for people outside the regular merit cycle).

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