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Wages be like: Anger Management vs. 5% Raise

A three-panel comic meme. Panel 1: A man at a table with an angry expression says, "I need to manage my anger." Panel 2: Two people at the table suggest "DBT" and "CBT" (types of therapy), while a fourth person leans tiredly and responds, "I'll let you throw me out the window for a 5% raise." Panel 3: The angry man from Panel 1 is shown being thrown out of a building window, with a view of the city below. The humor lies in prioritizing a small wage increase over mental health management.
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Angry Man
I need to manage my anger
DBT Suggester
DBT
CBT Suggester
CBT
Resigned Person
I'll let you throw me out the window for a 5% raise

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A three-panel comic meme humorously contrasting anger management techniques (DBT, CBT) with the desperation for a small wage increase, culminating in a person agreeing to be thrown out a window for a 5% raise.

Overview

A three-panel comic meme. Panel 1: A man at a table with an angry expression says, "I need to manage my anger." Panel 2: Two people at the table suggest "DBT" and "CBT" (types of therapy), while a fourth person leans tiredly and responds, "I'll let you throw me out the window for a 5% raise." Panel 3: The angry man from Panel 1 is shown being thrown out of a building window, with a view of the city below. The humor lies in prioritizing a small wage increase over mental health management.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit, categorized under 'Meme' with the original title 'Wages be like.' It is likely user-created using digital comic drawing software, featuring an original comic layout to humorously critique wage stagnation and workplace frustrations.

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