As we grow up, work begins to dominate our lives. Research shows that the time we spend with our coworkers far exceeds that which we spend with our family and friends. To put it bluntly, it makes sense to surround yourself with people you get along with well at the office. Odds are that you have at least one work bestie who you get along with like a house on fire.
That’s where the ‘Coworkers Be Like’ Instagram page comes in. The account is dedicated to hilariously spot-on workplace memes that are beyond relatable. We’ve collected some of the best ones to keep you company while you’re pretending to work. Scroll down, upvote the ones that you really vibed with, and be sure to send them to your fave colleagues. We know they need a break, you know they need a break—give them an excuse to laugh while you grab a(nother) cup of cheap coffee.
Bored Panda was interested to learn more about building friendships with one's coworkers and boss in the office, so we reached out to workplace expert Lynn Taylor, the author of the book ‘Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant' and the founder of a popular blog on Psychology Today. You'll find the insights she shared with us below.
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Me, a former child who had to spend all day until high school with classamates that bullied me: Pathetic *cries*
I always wonder how my dad had any energy to play with me after work when I was a kid. I barely have any energy after I wake up on a day off!
For a moment I thought that sign said "rum" and thought it was very welcoming.
Fun fact: with my current position, firing me would be a double-edged sword.
Oof. That was me for nearly 2 straight years. No Denise, you most certainly are not especially when you spend a third of your shift bullshitting about TV shows. She also complained she never had enough time to finish her work; I wonder why
Jane had it together! I'm still waiting for the Happy Masks for the rest of us.
Would you guys wear an “Eat the Boss” t shirt to your job? Edit: Sorry to be unclear. I was just trying to make a joke along the lines of the “Eat The Rich” sentiment against brutalist capitalism.
On the phone: "A meeting? How about... never? Is never good to you?"
You stupid donkey learn to spell. -me speaking out loud as I read the email.
Saturday you're recuperating from the hell you've endured all week, then Sunday can't relax because you're stressing about the impending doom that you're gonna have to do it all over again...
Believe it or not I am more stressed that ours is MIA the majority of the time. Don't need a hug, just hate hearing the 6 words... "what did you do that for?" BECAUSE YOU WERE UNAVAILABLE YOU TWIT!
LOL I thought I'd make friends with everyone and everyone would love me, and how awesome I'd be at my job. That quickly turned into not giving a s**t about setting boundaries with the touchy-feely co-workers, setting people straight that I don't like being asked personal questions and realizing I'll never be great at my job because I'm on a team that's in the middle of a war of leadership. Just want to do what I can at my job and leave.
And the award for the best eye-roll goes too... THIS GIRL! (Sorry I forgot her name and don't care to look it up.)
This perfectly sums up how customers and even managers are. They assume you just know what they're thinking. Lmao
After your daily dreams of getting t-boned on the way to work gets shattered once again.
I had a big work win this past week! So two weeks ago I got horrifically sick. Fever and vomiting so awful I was like dizzy and weak from dehydration for a week. Anyways, I called out sick for several days. I had a meeting the week I was back and my boss was talking about how much she missed me and how people kept asking her things because I was out and she had no idea what to do. It made me feel valued and appreciated. She’s actually an amazing boss. Very calm demeanor, very intelligent and knowledgeable in our area of expertise, and values family and life/work balance. I don’t have to worry in the slightest if I suddenly need to go to a meeting at my kids school or a doc appointment with my husband. I appreciate her so much. I’ve had at least a dozen bosses in that many years at my job and she’s probably the best. I hope she stays.
I work in the cannabis industry aaaand I absolutely love my job
I really feel sorry for people that don't have the luxury to make money in a way that doesn't make them so miserable. It sounds like a horrible way to live. I've sacrificed and suffered a lot for that luxury but I recognize not everyone is in a position to do so.
No, a lot of people have to make money for the essentials of living. Rent. Food. And so on. Luxury just isn't even a consideration for many pople.
Load More Replies...I had a big work win this past week! So two weeks ago I got horrifically sick. Fever and vomiting so awful I was like dizzy and weak from dehydration for a week. Anyways, I called out sick for several days. I had a meeting the week I was back and my boss was talking about how much she missed me and how people kept asking her things because I was out and she had no idea what to do. It made me feel valued and appreciated. She’s actually an amazing boss. Very calm demeanor, very intelligent and knowledgeable in our area of expertise, and values family and life/work balance. I don’t have to worry in the slightest if I suddenly need to go to a meeting at my kids school or a doc appointment with my husband. I appreciate her so much. I’ve had at least a dozen bosses in that many years at my job and she’s probably the best. I hope she stays.
I work in the cannabis industry aaaand I absolutely love my job
I really feel sorry for people that don't have the luxury to make money in a way that doesn't make them so miserable. It sounds like a horrible way to live. I've sacrificed and suffered a lot for that luxury but I recognize not everyone is in a position to do so.
No, a lot of people have to make money for the essentials of living. Rent. Food. And so on. Luxury just isn't even a consideration for many pople.
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