Life — December 7, 1928 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Life magazine showing a well-dressed man in a bowler hat speaking to a young boy near a busy dock or port. Ships, airplanes, and crowds of people are visible in the background. The caption reads: "D'ya think yuh'll be workin..." (text cuts off). The cartoon likely satirizes employment prospects or economic conditions—possibly commenting on Depression-era or wartime job availability. The contrast between the adult's formal dress and the boy's worn clothes, combined with the dock setting and crowded scene, suggests commentary on labor, opportunity, or social class. However, without the complete caption or publication date, I cannot definitively identify the specific political/economic reference or the cartoon's precise satirical target.