workplace disgruntlement theme
A character is angry or dissatisfied with their work to the extent that it begins to interfere with the normal operation of the workplace.
6 total · 4 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ahh3x12 | major | Ernest became even more disloyal to his company after he got passed over for a promotion. |
| ahp3x02 | major | Mr. Grimes resented his office job and resorted to very risky measures in an effort to become financially independent. |
| ahp7x34 | major | For Herbert, being passed over for an important promotion was the straw that broke the camel's back. He subsequently recruited two fellow disgruntled employees and hatched elaborate caper that, if successful, would score them $565,000 in paper bonds. |
| movie: The Devil Bat (1940) | major | Paul Carruthers became disgruntled because he felt the owners of the company he worked for were exploiting him by reaping all the profits from his hard work. |
| columbo1971e6x03 | minor | Alvin was disgruntled because George had been chosen over him to serve as Oliver's secretary. |
| tftc1989e7x11 | minor | Jack, despite being an alleged "genius" at his job, was recently passed over for a promotion. It was suggested that this might have turned him into a serial killer. |