S01E01 · SCENE 15/32 · 13:54
Pilot · Confessional
Michael laments wasted talent

Michael complains that corporate doesn't ask him how he runs the office.

13:54→14:55
in the episode · 1m 01s · S01E01
Michael laments wasted talent

What happens

13:54–14:55

Michael tells the camera that his biggest upset is wasted talent, and that corporate never asks him how he makes his team so happy and efficient.

WhereConfessional
DriverMichael Scott
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadMichael's downsizing crisis

Key lines

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14:42

If you're unhappy with your compensation, maybe you should take it up with HR, okay?

14:49

Pam, just... be professional.

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15:01Michael complains about corporate

Scene in the episode

13:54–14:55
A · Michael's downsizing crisis
B · Jim and Pam's connection
C · Dwight's office rivalry

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