S05E09 · SCENE 15/19 · 15:16
Frame Toby · Michael's office
Michael calls David Wallace

Michael calls David Wallace about the budget surplus and learns about a bonus.

15:16→16:26
in the episode · 1m 10s · S05E09

What happens

15:16–16:26

Michael calls CFO David Wallace about the budget surplus. David tells him he can keep 15% as a bonus. Michael is excited about the money.

WhereMichael's office
DriverMichael
Positionact2 · setup
ThreadMichael's bonus scheme

Key lines

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15:32

I'm calling (COUGHING)

15:58

Branch managers who come in under budget get 15% of the savings.

16:11

And I really hate disappointing everyone.

16:20

You go in there with $645, you are literally a king.

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phone call

Beats

15:43Michael complains about budget surplus

Scene in the episode

15:16–16:26
A · Budget surplus debate
B · Andy and Angela wedding
C · Michael's bonus scheme

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Pam Flirts with Michael - The Office · The Office
The Office - Surplus - Explain it like i'm 8 · aiskef33
Michael Betrays His Friends (Almost) - The Office · The Office

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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
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David Wallace45 episodes · drives 10 scenes

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