by Scott Adams
Part of Dilbert
First published 2022
A system malfunction yanks Silicon Valley's work-from-home employees back into their physical office building. These digital natives suddenly find themselves trapped in cubicles with actual human coworkers. They stumble through awkward face-to-face meetings and cringe-worthy team bonding activities. The office snack station becomes an irresistible distraction from productivity. Meanwhile, project deadlines approach and company leaders scramble to maintain control. The employees discover that in-person work creates complications they never imagined during their remote paradise. Adams transforms everyday corporate dysfunction into comedy gold. His characters bumble through situations that mirror the real workplace disasters millions have experienced. The story captures both the hilarity and genuine frustration of modern office life.
Genres: humor, american, contemporary, comedy, 21st-century, comics
Vibes: lighthearted, observational, relatable, satirical, witty
Tropes: ensemble-cast, recurring-characters, social-commentary
Setting: Kitchen table, Home office, Workplace
Period: 2020-2021, Pandemic era
143 pages · ebook · Andrews McMeel Publishing