S06E02 · SCENE 13/20 · 11:20
The Meeting · Michael's office
David questions Michael about Jim

David Wallace asks Michael's opinion on Jim's potential promotion.

11:20→13:16
in the episode · 1m 56s · S06E02

What happens

11:20–13:16

David Wallace asks Michael about his talents and if Jim is ready for management. Michael compares Jim to Big Bird and shows David a negative performance review in Jim's file. David reveals Jim's idea was to promote Michael to oversee northeast sales.

WhereMichael's office
DriverMichael
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMichael vs Jim promotion

Key lines

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11:52

But here's his performance report.

12:30

And then Jim would be promoted to your position.

12:43

Well, l'd have to talk to my mother and my guy at H&R Block.

13:09

Example, he handed out Jell-O shots at the 23rd mile of the Steamtown Marathon.

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11:21Michael compares Jim to Big Bird
12:27David reveals Jim's idea was to promote Michael

Scene in the episode

11:20–13:16
A · Michael vs Jim promotion
B · Darryl workers comp
C · Pam wedding guest list

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David Wallace45 episodes · drives 10 scenes

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