Intro

Numbers, especially when they’re in our salaries, have a magical way of catching our attention. How often have we heard folks flaunting the number of digits in their paycheck? But what if there’s a playful twist to that age-old brag? Dive into this comic for some childish fun, where digits might not be what they seem!

The Comic

Context

At the office coffee corner, the team huddled post-payslip distribution. Amidst the aroma of fresh brew, whispers and chuckles about variable pay began to brew.

Meet the Characters

(read more about the following characters here)
Waggz – The epitome of the “Yes Boss” mantra!
Diggz – The witty sidekick of the Boss!
Chirpii – The HR Songbird of Mentorship & Discipline!

The Cartoon

<< From “Cirque du Biz”, A sridvana’s Comic Strip Conceived in 2015 >> — Excuse me for the PPT visuals! I once dreamt of jazzing it up with a cartoonist’s flair and a dose of humorous dialogues. But here they are, shared in their untouched charm for your blog-reading pleasure!”

Waggz – Excited: Oooohuuuuu, Diggz – I got a 9-digit salary this time. Wjgss valued my loyalty.
Diggz – Teasing: Check the currency, it is in Vietnamese Dong!
Waggz – Shocked: Whhaaat?
Diggz – Sarcastically: Chirpii is experimenting, in a playful way, to see if employees get happier with a CEO’s salary… just not in a CEO’s currency!

Contrarian Views

Every jest carries different perceptions. Some might not appreciate the pun, and here are some opposing views to consider on the concept behind our recent comic:

1. Cultural Sensitivity: Joking about currency values, especially with references like the Vietnamese Dong, can be seen as culturally insensitive. Some might argue that it inadvertently demeans a nation’s economic standing, and could be offensive to those from Vietnam or with Vietnamese heritage.
2. Employee Value: Basing an employee’s worth or happiness on the sheer number of digits in their salary is a shallow perspective. True employee satisfaction comes from feeling valued, being in a supportive work environment, and achieving personal growth.
3. Currency Misunderstanding: Currency’s value doesn’t strictly come from the number of digits. Some currencies are naturally ‘inflated’ in terms of sheer number counts but might have lesser value compared to others. It’s a poor metric to use for valuation.
4. Childish Humor Concerns: While humor can be subjective, some might feel that using such a ‘childish’ or ‘kiddish’ way of presenting a topic as serious as salaries is not appropriate. They could argue that it trivializes the importance and struggles around wage discussions.
5. False Impressions: Emphasizing the number of digits can create false hopes or misunderstandings, especially if someone is unfamiliar with the currency being referenced. They might assume a higher value than is actual.
6. Professionalism: Some might argue that such jokes don’t have a place in a professional setting, especially if discussing payslips and salaries, which are typically confidential matters.

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MidJourney Prompt with inputs from ChatGPT

Create a cartoonish image of Wiggz, characterized with exaggerated features: big round eyes widened in astonishment, and a gaping mouth. He’s excitedly holding up a payslip close to his face. The payslip should be cartoonishly large with oversized, numerous digits to emphasize its length. The background is a fun, colorful office setting with quirky charts and graphs on the wall, and a comically cluttered desk. –ar 16:9