Office Space (3/5) Movie CLIP - Motivation Problems (1999) HD

Summary

In this transcript, Peter, an employee at a company, describes his disengaged work life, sharing that he routinely arrives late and spends most of his time pretending to work. He expresses frustration with his lack of motivation, pointing out that his hard work yields no rewards, and he has multiple bosses who complicate his role. Despite this, his main goal is to avoid being fired. The conversation turns to a hypothetical situation involving stock options, but Peter's indifference remains clear. The tone reflects a sense of apathy and disillusionment with corporate life.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker often arrives 15 minutes late to work and uses the side door to avoid being seen by their boss.
• 😀 The speaker spends most of their time at work 'spacing out' at their desk, appearing busy but not actually working.
• 😀 In a typical week, the speaker does only about 15 minutes of real work.
• 😀 The speaker expresses frustration with the TPS reports, claiming the issue is not laziness, but a lack of motivation.
• 😀 The speaker feels that working hard yields no extra reward, as there's no financial incentive for extra effort.
• 😀 The speaker has eight different bosses, creating confusion and frustration when mistakes are made.
• 😀 The only real motivation for the speaker is avoiding being hassled or fired.
• 😀 The speaker explains that the fear of losing their job is enough to make them work just enough to avoid getting fired.
• 😀 Bob suggests a hypothetical stock option or equity sharing program to motivate the speaker.
• 😀 The speaker shows indifference to the suggestion, indicating it might not be a solution to their issues.
• 😀 The conversation ends with the speaker sarcastically wishing the bosses good luck with layoffs, showing clear dissatisfaction.

Q & A

What is the main reason Peter gives for his lack of motivation at work?

Peter states that the main issue is not laziness but a lack of motivation. He feels there's no incentive to work hard since he doesn't receive additional compensation for extra effort.

How does Peter feel about his job and his responsibilities?

Peter feels disconnected from his job. He spends most of his time pretending to work, with minimal actual productivity, and expresses frustration with the lack of motivation.

Why does Peter specifically mention the issue of having eight bosses?

Peter highlights the problem of having multiple bosses because it leads to conflicting feedback and a lack of clear responsibility. He feels it increases his stress without providing additional benefits.

What is Peter's response when asked about being offered stock options or equity sharing?

Peter doesn't seem enthusiastic about the idea. He doesn't know if it would motivate him, indicating that the core issue might not be resolved just by offering financial incentives.

What does Peter say about his typical workday?

Peter describes his typical day as arriving late, using the side door to avoid his boss, Lumberg, and then spending the majority of his time staring at his desk while pretending to work.

How does Peter feel about the idea of being fired?

Peter expresses a lack of fear about being fired, saying that his only motivation to work is to avoid being hassled or losing his job, which he feels is a minimal effort to avoid trouble.

How does Peter view the TPS reports?

Peter's attitude towards TPS reports reflects his overall frustration with the system. He doesn't care about them and sees them as a pointless task that contributes to his sense of disengagement.

What is the attitude of the Bobs towards Peter's responses?

The Bobs seem understanding but also somewhat detached. They listen to Peter’s frustrations and try to offer a solution, like stock options, but their responses don't seem to fully address Peter's deeper issues.

What does Peter do at the end of the meeting?

At the end of the meeting, Peter politely but dismissively wraps up the conversation, wishing the Bobs luck with the layoffs and leaving without showing any interest in their proposals.

What does Peter's behavior in the meeting suggest about his attitude towards change?

Peter’s behavior suggests that he is resistant to change and disengaged from the idea of improvement. He’s indifferent to the suggestions presented by the Bobs and doesn't believe that any changes would truly motivate him.