S05E18 · SCENE 5/17 · 07:32
Blood Drive · Office
Charles announces budget cuts

Charles announces budget cuts and a freeze on discretionary spending.

07:32→08:57
in the episode · 1m 25s · S05E18

What happens

07:32–08:57

Charles tells the staff about a 3% budget cut, no 401(k) matching, and a freeze on discretionary spending, including parties. Michael tries to downplay the announcement.

WhereOffice
DriverCharles
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadCharles Miner's arrival

Key lines

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08:01

in all of the responsibilities that I'm supposed to have.

08:14

DAVID: What gave you that idea?

08:46

Okay. If we hire Cirque du Soleil as salaried employees, will that help us with the year-end tax stuff?

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Beats

06:44Charles announces budget cuts.
07:27Charles mentions a freeze on parties.

Scene in the episode

07:32–08:57
A · Michael's power struggle
B · Charles Miner's arrival
C · Party planning conflict

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Jim Halpert vs. Charles Miner - The Office · The Office
jim halpert finally meets his match | The Office US | Comedy Bites · Comedy Bites
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Classy Jim - The Office US · The Office

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Charles MinerIdris Elba13 episodes · drives 15 scenes
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Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
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Stanley Hudson184 episodes · drives 16 scenes

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