The relationship between the boss and the employee is significant to company productivity. Do you know what else is? A batch of funny work memes for when that relationship goes down the drain. We mean, what else can save the day after your horrible boss and coworkers take all the glory for your work? Or tame your temper after they micromanage every little thing you do?
Bored Panda has compiled a list of the best memes, and they’re so relatable they will definitely remind you that the universe hasn’t conspired against you and you’re not the only one going through this nonsense. So, continue scrolling through your favorite job memes. In the meantime, don't forget to enjoy and upvote the ones that help you to go through the week!
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Capitalism In A Nutshell
Sorry, Boss, Can’t Come In Today
Great Work Meme
They don't care about actually taking care of employees, they only care about how they look to others.
Very Relatable Work Meme
Wednesday Work Meme
Hate My Job Meme
I want this shirt... The paradox in my case is that i'm the boss. :D :D
Colleague Teamwork
Micromanaging Boss Meme
If Only It Was That Easy
How Bosses Can Earn or Lose the Respect of Their Co-Workers?
What’s the difference between a good and a bad boss? Well, usually, the way they make their employees feel. Even though employers don't have to be liked by their employees, it is important to set up staff members for success and to support them in their work. According to The Balance Careers, those who repeatedly fail to do this will lose the respect of their employees and might even become disliked as people.
Bosses should be honest with themselves about their skills and their confidence. If they’re unsure of themselves, faking it is the worst way of going about it. employees will know, and they won't be willing to look to them for guidance. And the more they try to fool them, the bigger the resentment.
However, if bosses feel like they’re in over their heads, they can win the respect of their staff by confronting the shortcomings and making them a part of the solution. Seeking help from the employees who may have knowledge, experience, or insight that the bosses themselves lack is the way to go.
Friday Work Meme
Value vs Paycheck
Before You Go Work Meme
When Coworkers Steal Your Ideas
Workaholic Boss Meme
When The Boss Delegates, You Do
Back To Work Meme
Boss Always Makes The Best Jokes
When The Boss Is On Vacation
Ordinary Tuesday Work Meme
when i just started working as a cleaner, one day I was a bit late done with work. I was still in the building, but already had my coat on when someone came running to me in panic: a guest threw up and no one wanted to clean it up. I could have said "nope I'm gone" but didnt, and found a whole circle of people around the mess, and the poor woman sick as a dog and crying of shame. I was so pissed off (not at her) I cleaned it up rapidly without blinking an eye while everyone just stared. The next week, xmas gifts were given out, and I got an envelope with a 150 euro gift voucher in it. The person who handed me the envelop told me this was the first time ever that the cleaning woman got a voucher too. Apparently I impressed everyone with cleaning up someones puke in my own time, without complaining or blinking an eye :-D
How to Avoid Being a Bad Boss and Losing Your Employees’ Trust
Employees recognize when a boss is simply using them to make themselves look better or to further their own professional goals. They will be especially resentful if they are blamed for making their boss look bad. Everybody should have a role and know that role. To put it simply, it should be about the department or the company as a whole meeting a goal rather than the leader taking them there. To regain the respect of employees, a boss has to make sure everyone’s role is defined and that they all have an opportunity to share in the team’s success.
And even the most humble managers can incorrectly assess how much managing an employee needs. If they micromanage and nitpick their ideas and work, they will never tap into their discretionary energy or the best they have to offer.
Of course, this doesn't mean that employees in training and employees who change their positions or acquire new responsibilities are OK without guidance. But, if leaders aren't guiding them to lessen their own involvement, there’s a problem. Micromanaging good and productive employees is the easiest way to demotivate them.
No Emails After Working Hours
Which is why I refuse to install my work email on any of my personal devices.
I'm with you there. When I'm off the clock, I'm OFF THE CLOCK.
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At one of my working places we regularly recieved emaisl at 1am that the meeting next is rescheduled from 9am to 7am or 8am. And the my boss would go mad when we didn't show up.(Our regular working hours started at 8:30....
Absolutely unreasonable. Keep and log of these emails, then take them with you (be sure the time stamp is clear!) when you have a chat with your HR department.
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Who even reads work mail after work? I don't log into my work mail account during off hours and my boss is sure as hell not getting my private mail address.
They never send you mail about raises. Raises are discussed in meeting and then an official letter is sent out, but the letter is not necessary. You would still get the raise, even if you didn't get the mail.
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Don take the blindfolds off! Kids, you will see your greatest fear which could lead to death: work!
You have at least two more e-mail accounts that no one at work knows about!
That's why I told my boss straight up, my work day ends at 4. After that, it has to wait till the next day. He tried calling me at 9 pm once, I let it go to voicemail and told him the next morning if he calls me at night again I will be reporting him. I put in my hours, and I refuse to work without pay. He understood and I haven't had a problem since.
I agree that when I'm on my own time, I'm not obliged to check my work email, that is above my pay grade. A good leader may send messages at all hours as they are constantly thinking and reading, but will make it clear to their team that they can reply during regular working hours. I'll also say, I've never met a senior leader have such an attitude. They read messages at all waking hours and respond as appropriate. The more you make, the more time you put in (usually). Also note, the moment you ever respond to an after hours email from an employer or client, you just set the precedent.
The email could be about the office closing or something you’d need to know before coming in the next day. Clients are the ones to ignore on your time off. On the other hand you can miss commissions that way. Best to just sacrifice your soul to Cthulhu.
Finding out about the office closing when you first get up is fine; you can just go back to sleep. But a 1am email that the 9am meeting is now scheduled for 7am, meaning you have to be in the office and ready to go way before normal hours, is unreasonable. And, you are so right about clients not respecting your off-hours. Some have the screwy idea that, since they're paying for your services, they now own you. Some people become real shits when they get a little power.
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Flexible Scheduling
Boss Be Like
This legit happened to me. Heavy downpour that flooded the parking lot outside my apartment,, the water had risen over all the cars and was on the porch coming through the doorway and flooding the downstairs apartments. I called my boss and told him what was going on. He said "you can't walk?" I said "it's at least 6 ft of water and I'm 5'4 and I'm not swimming to work for $7/hour."
Funny Office Meme
Saturday Work Meme
Thursday Work Meme
When Holidays Are Over
Monday Morning Meme
Happy Work Anniversary Meme
Work From Home Meme
Laugh Your Way Through a Stressful Workday
Whether you love or hate your boss and coworkers, you can always find some humor in their quirks and antics. The great work memes are sure to make you chuckle, relate, and maybe even make your day. Share them with your friends on social media or co-workers on Slack—have fun at work, followed by a good laugh! After all, laughter is the best medicine and motivation to survive a stressful workday.
I had a boss like this. He told my mother how inconvenient it was for him that I missed work due to needing my infected impacted wisdom too pulled out. I quit the week after.
the local waffle restaurant here in Baytown insists workers show up no matter what...This includes during Hurricane Ike when 3 million people from Harris County evacuated; this includes the 2017 Hurricane Harvey disaster when it rained 44" in a day followed by 56" the next day with interstate highways flooded and houses full of muddy water up to the second floor... I didn't know waffles were more important than life itself or the safety of their workers. All of that to service the needs of a dozen customers who needed waffles. Go figure.
Fun Fact: The Waffle House is actually used as a way to gauge how bad a storm is. If The Waffle House is closed, the storm was extremely bad. If they're operating but not at full capacity, the storm was bad. If they're fully operational, the storm was just so-so. Bizarre but true.
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I don't understand... Please tell me these are just humorous and not depicting of a reality? God I NEVER shut up or suffered an injustice without fighting back, and I REALLY couldn't care less if I got late to work, bc issues and difficulties happen. And so what, I'd be fired? Wow, big deal. I'd find a new job quick quick. Even now that I have personal responsibilities, I've never changed my mind. A job is just NEVER going to f**k up my personal life. When I became a manager (yeah 'cause even though I'm more on the chilled side, I'm actually good at what I do), I also applied these principles to my colleagues. Need to leave early? Please do. No questions asked. Need to WFH? Got it. Y'a gonna be late? I get it, the RER B is a mess, always late mate. That actually motivates the team to work even more efficiently, bc they're not under pressure. And they're happy. As I was when I TOOK these rights. Leaders in industries need us, we don't need them.
Colleague stole a sale I made, told supervisor the rep showed a lack of integrity, supervisor said "well integrity is a grey area:.
You know that not everyone can just choose to do their dream jobs right? Sometimes you have to take the job you can get in order to keep paying rent and putting food on the table, you can't afford to be picky when you're poor.
Load More Replies... I had a boss like this. He told my mother how inconvenient it was for him that I missed work due to needing my infected impacted wisdom too pulled out. I quit the week after.
the local waffle restaurant here in Baytown insists workers show up no matter what...This includes during Hurricane Ike when 3 million people from Harris County evacuated; this includes the 2017 Hurricane Harvey disaster when it rained 44" in a day followed by 56" the next day with interstate highways flooded and houses full of muddy water up to the second floor... I didn't know waffles were more important than life itself or the safety of their workers. All of that to service the needs of a dozen customers who needed waffles. Go figure.
Fun Fact: The Waffle House is actually used as a way to gauge how bad a storm is. If The Waffle House is closed, the storm was extremely bad. If they're operating but not at full capacity, the storm was bad. If they're fully operational, the storm was just so-so. Bizarre but true.
Load More Replies... I don't understand... Please tell me these are just humorous and not depicting of a reality? God I NEVER shut up or suffered an injustice without fighting back, and I REALLY couldn't care less if I got late to work, bc issues and difficulties happen. And so what, I'd be fired? Wow, big deal. I'd find a new job quick quick. Even now that I have personal responsibilities, I've never changed my mind. A job is just NEVER going to f**k up my personal life. When I became a manager (yeah 'cause even though I'm more on the chilled side, I'm actually good at what I do), I also applied these principles to my colleagues. Need to leave early? Please do. No questions asked. Need to WFH? Got it. Y'a gonna be late? I get it, the RER B is a mess, always late mate. That actually motivates the team to work even more efficiently, bc they're not under pressure. And they're happy. As I was when I TOOK these rights. Leaders in industries need us, we don't need them.
Colleague stole a sale I made, told supervisor the rep showed a lack of integrity, supervisor said "well integrity is a grey area:.
You know that not everyone can just choose to do their dream jobs right? Sometimes you have to take the job you can get in order to keep paying rent and putting food on the table, you can't afford to be picky when you're poor.
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