First, remember that he is an engineer, not a computer programmer. There isn't much demand for engineers in this once great nation. For him to move to another e

First, remember that he is an engineer, not a computer programmer. There isn't much demand for engineers in this once great nation. For him to move to another enterprise, he'd probably have to emigrate to Elbonia. Second, many engineers, while incredibly bright, are not the types to know how to successfully run their own businesses. Dilbert has never been portrayed as business savvy. Nor has he been portrayed as the type who could sell his ideas well enough to partner with someone who is. Third, comment one nailed it perfectly, the comic wouldn't be funny.