The episode was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Joel H. Cohen.
In the past, an ambitious Homer is trying to be promoted to management at the power plant.
However, in the present, Homer has become lazy and leaves work early to go to Moe's Tavern.
At the bar, Homer sees Professor Frink, who says he has not succeeded in life.
Spivak remains angry and grows suspicious when Homer acts foolishly when doing anything not related to work.
[1] The episode earned a 0.18 rating with 0.76 million viewers, which was the most-watched show on Fox that night.
He thought the episode repeats the premise of Homer getting a job for which is unqualified, but he enjoyed the events that lead to the same conclusion.