It’s a Volatile Market


I’m not sure there’s a great story behind the creation of this cartoon (I do remember the man behind the desk being really fun to draw), but it seemed especially relevant this week.

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Mark Anderson, professional cartoonist

About the Author: Mark Anderson’s cartoons appear in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. Anderson is the creator of the popular cartoon website, Andertoons.com, where he licenses his cartoons for presentations, newsletters and other projects. He blogs at Andertoons cartoon blog.



8 Responses to “It’s a Volatile Market”

  1. Why the helmet? Is it for protection? It is a boom and bust economy… Enjoy the ride! ;)

  2. Amanda says:

    Sometimes I wish I were wearing a helmet and pads to protect me from the bumps & bruises of business. This one made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the chuckle!

  3. Chris says:

    If only everyone were as honest as the man behind the desk, huh? Another great cartoon!

  4. Walt says:

    Wonder if this bailout has money to pay for helmets and body armor????

  5. KP says:

    @Chris: So true. Honesty in the small business world is rare. You would think it would not be but history has shown true.

  6. “So true. Honesty in the small business world is rare. You would think it would not be but history has shown true.”

    I agree with that too, KP.

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