Cartoon: Student Declines Hall Monitor Role Over Lack of Benefits #3667628 (License: Personal Use)

The black-and-white line drawing features a young boy seated on the floor in a school hallway, holding books and looking dismayed, while a stern-looking adult woman-likely a teacher or administrator-stands at the doorway observing him. The punchline, “I turned down the job as hall monitor-no benefits,” satirizes modern workplace expectations applied absurdly to childhood roles. Signed by cartoonist Norm Juno, the piece blends school-life realism with corporate jargon humor.

This image is commonly used in articles, blogs, or social media posts about workplace culture, employee benefits, generational expectations, or educational satire. It resonates with audiences seeking lighthearted commentary on labor rights, burnout, or overprofessionalization of everyday roles.