Intro

In the ever-evolving corporate jungle, buzzwords like “proactivity” get thrown around more often than coffee spills on a Monday morning. But what happens when an employee takes that advice a tad too close to heart… and maybe in the wrong direction? Dive into this comic to see how Diggz gives a whole new meaning to being “proactive” at the workplace! 😉

The Comic

Context

Wigss believes that pushing employees to step up for customers might just be the game-changer. So, he’s rolling out a fresh tactic.

Meet the Characters

(read more about the following characters here)
Wigss – The Wig-Wearing Don (Boss) of the Company!
Diggz – The witty sidekick of the Boss!

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!”

Wigss – Advising: Hey Diggz, why don’t you use your smartness and be a bit pro-active?

Diggz – Questioning: What do you mean by Pro-active?
Wigss – Clarifying: Not like those digs at the end where you respond to a situation after it has happened.

Diggz – Trying: Ok, let me try. Can you increase my salary out of turn pl.

Wigss – Correcting: I actually meant – be proactive with the customers not with me!

Contrarian Views

While workplace humor can bring smiles, some may find it offensive or overly exaggerated. Here are a few contrarian perspectives on the comic’s portrayal of “proactivity”.

1. Buzzword Misuse: Critics argue the comic makes light of corporate buzzwords, perpetuating the idea of employee misunderstandings.
2. Trivializing Advice: Some see the comic as trivializing vital workplace advice, reducing it to a punchline.
3. Self-Interest Focus: Viewers may feel it exaggerates employees’ self-centeredness, portraying them as solely driven by personal gain.
4. Insensitive Humor: Using salary discussions as humor might be viewed as insensitive, as they’re often serious matters.
5. Boss-Employee Dynamic: The comic’s portrayal of the boss-employee dynamic could reinforce stereotypes about management-employee disconnect.

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MidJourney Prompt with inputs from ChatGPT

Create a cartoonish workplace scene where Wigss, the boss, looks puzzled and angry as he advises Diggz to be proactive about customer service. Diggz, with a cheeky and winking expression, responds by asking for a salary raise prematurely. The image should humorously emphasize the pay rise request and the contrasting expressions of the characters. –ar 16:9