Office coworkers are a whole different category of human beings. You know many intimate details and embarrassing stories about these people, but after 5 o’clock strikes, you pretend you don't even know each other. You spend more time with these people than your significant other but rarely invite them to hang out. They’re also the same human beings that make your workplace bearable and are the best material for funny work memes.
If you aren't working from your couch wearing your PJs (that means if you’re not a freelancer), you know that having coworkers can be good and bad. One day, you feel as if they are your work besties; the next day, you hate even hearing them breathe. But since your funny coworkers often make your job lively, it’s time to return the favor.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of awesome coworker memes that perfectly describe what it’s like to work with other people. Send these to your colleagues as soon as you finish scrolling so that they can also laugh. Don’t forget to upvote your favorite work memes while you’re at it!
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Eye Contact
I've learned not to make eye contact... Just look at the ground and count floor tiles as I walk.
Training Your Replacement
or "you know the reason I will leave this s**t within 30 days..."
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No Handshakes, Please
Descrption: gross. Animal: Hilarious :D The face is a made-my-day one :D
Maybe they washed their hands, then were fixing their hair for 60 seconds, so by the time you got there, no water to hear. Jumping to conclusions?
“Didn’t you dad teach you to wash your hands!?” “No, he taught me to not p*ss on them....”
It Should've Been An Email
And it's always either irrelevant or has already been covered ad nauseam.
Thats when you silently contemplate if a murder is worth it...
Important Questions About Annoying Coworkers
The hard workers get blamed for everything because they are visible, the people that have barely put in a day's work for years get away with everything because they hide.
My boss just told me he doesn't like to fire people unless what they are doing directly affects him. O joy
mess with their head...answer back, "you are still here? Oh, I guess you haven't heard the rumor yet. Never mind."
Then the cw go home ,kill himself because if loose job,will loose hause, and kill himself. Maybe you are this person , you just don't know.
Load More Replies...No but we have our office spreaded in several floors so some times I'm like "What the hell! Do you still work here?"
Taking Credit
My siblings retell my jokes and claim it as theirs. Maybe I’m being petty but it’s friggin annoying!!
Near Death Experience
Personally, I find that the Crossbow at short range is Impressive... you know, for those REALLY ANNOYING CO-WORKERS!! Plus it's less mess!!
Missing My Work Bestie Meme
literally me at school when that one person i always partner up with is absent
lol being alone is really that hard? maybe work on yourself a little so you don't hate you
Thanks, But No Thanks
No, only dogs. I will tolerate a picture of your kids booping the snoop of a pupper, that is all
lmao booping the snoop is a great way to describe it... I immediately pictured it and laughed
Load More Replies...Oh, go on and show them to me. I have 0 interest but it seems to make you happy.
same goes for pets. cute and all, but I don't need to see 500 pictures of the same dog doing the same s**t in hundreds of different angles
Apparently if I show people puppy pictures I then have to submit to seeing baby pics....I'm not sure where I missed that in the handbook but doesn't EVERYONE want to see puppy pics and like no one want to see baby pics
One Email Too Many
Or EVERYONE on the original email hits Reply All to say "understood"
Load More Replies...Or you get an email from the CEO to absolutely NOT read the email that was by accident sent to all and is titled " Concerns about the IRS investigation."
Don't you just love it when a dog knows what is going on and how to respond?
Ignore it :) If they ask, say you were busy or that the wifi was out and that you didn't see it surrounded by all my IMPORTANT mail
Dog is so cute no answer for the dumbass who didn't know how to read lol
Or, you blast out an email 1 week in advance of a planned server shutdown. Then again the following Monday. Then Wednesday. Finally, Friday afternoon. 5 minutes after the servers are shut down, a project manager comes up to your desk, "What's the deal with the servers? We have work scheduled." I sent 4 emails. "Oh, I always just trash emails from IT. Never read them." Well, I guess you get to tell everyone to go home early.
and i throw a reply "as mentioned already" and higlighted below..
Don't cc me on things that have nothing to do with me.. Stanley (The Office)
My response is always the epitome of a passive/agressive. “As per previous email…”
That One Coworker Who’s Basically a Proctologist
Ha! Just like those matryoshka nesting dolls. I wonder if she's got one stu.... nah... :D
The Newcomer's Excitement
My favorite is the new boss who insists they are going to do such-and-such and really get things in order, and I tell them every single boss before them said the same thing before giving up, and they shake their heads and give a condescending smile and carry on until...
Not sure how is it with other places but we are taking bets about how long they can keep up before they lost their will to live.
It All Goes Away
And your boss replies with "Amazing idea, we will do that!" but you know he already forgot what the new guy said even befor he finished that sentence...
As if nobody else had thought of those “new” ideas before. So annoying.
now you're the guy who's always negative and grumpy and makes plans to get rid of happy people before they're onto your s**t first lol nice plan loser
The Most Relatable Staff Meeting
Oh if only, especially working retail. both co-workers and customers alike would feel my wrath.
It would make for some short staff meetings. "There can be only one" would take one new meaning .
The Look
I know, I love this meme because I get to see this little darling
Load More Replies...I want 💯% of your paycheck if you want me to tell you what is the value of log 10^100
Blugeagua, really? If brains were gunpowder you wouldn't be able to blow your nose.
That Moment When Your Coworker Says Let’s Hang Out
Lol, that is scarily accurate- one from school, one from high school and one from university. I'm here to make enough money for rent and food, not friends.
Soooory but I have to go home and cry while eating ice cream with my three cats :)) Maybe later?
working with people 8 hours every day isn't enough? they want to eat lunch with you AND see you after work? the c**p kind of neediness is that. look at yourselves holy moly
actually it is the best way to know your new colleagues. When I started in my job they took me out to get to now each other and time to time we go have some beer and so...not so often, because well...you see theese people almost more than your family, but sometimes we go have drink and play bowling or dance somewhere...fortunately, people I work with are great folks :)
Hate Unites
To the Most Useless Coworker
My brother, in the mid-80s, was talking to a woman and the woman said something self-deprecating about her being a woman. My brother, sweetest guy on earth, said, "Oh, no, I never think of you as a woman." She got choked up and walked away and he still felt bad 5 years later. He just meant that whether she was a man or woman had no effect on his opinion of her or his ability to work with her or his admiration for her.
not possible to tell what another worker is doing ever. haters gonna hate
Load More Replies...Teeny Tiny Smile
aah, the half smile that you never mean but are just doing because its polite
my family calls it the white people smile. (My family is white, so am I)
Wishing You The Best
Then they ask for a reference... do you lie to get rid of them, or risk your cred?
OMG, hate to admit it, but I have talked a co-worker into quitting...But they were close to it anyway, just needed a little push. Certainly made life a lot quieter and friendlier in the office.
Expert Tips
Or when coworker who started week ago tries to tell you how to do your job, and you work there for 3 years.
Or when a subordinate does it. "Hey, Sharon, these invoices need to be filed today"..."Damn it, Becky! We've talked about this. I am YOUR supervisor. You don't tell ME when to file invoices; I tell YOU when to file invoices and I shouldn't have to tell you to do it. Just do it! You know what? I'm gonna be in a bad mood now, thanks to you, Becky!"
Office Distractions
Definite Psycho
I've always laughed at movies that show the parents get up in the morning, cook breakfast, read the newspaper, make lunch for the kids, have a shower, have breakfast, travel to work and still be on time for work. Like- how? Do they get up in 4 in the morning?
And somehow it is light out the entire time like their work/school day must start at noon!
Load More Replies...Yikes - I'm one of those who wakes up at 4am each morning to workout but I don't talk about it unless someone asks me. Yes, I'm an introvert and prefer to be out when hardly anyone else is :)
I also hike like that. Even though I know I could die out there on my own, the alternative, having to deal with other people's chatter, listening to their music without headphones, seeing them ignore the trailheads posted rules, etc., to me is worse.
Load More Replies...Uhmm actually here in my country parents really wake up by 4 or 5 am just to prepare everything so that they can go to work early. Working parents or single parents usually do this to save time for work if no relatives to do it around, house parents usually do this so that kids won't be late since primary and secondary school starts at 6 am. Maybe that's also the reason other country thought that were lazy since they see us still sleeping around 8 am on wards which they didn't know we already finished everything.
When You Discover Your Favorite Coworker Is Judas
that's even worse do you eat hamsters oh my god those poor furry babies
Load More Replies...hahahaha:D u have to recognise the Words just to be said out of kindness:)
Staying Busy
No, no, no. You're supposed to VOTE for Pedro, not call him.
Load More Replies...When people call me to ask if I will cover for them, I almost always say no. If they text me about it, I will probably say yes. I think having to talk to co-workers outside of work just puts me in a bad mood and I instantly want to say no.
Caller ID. It gives you all night to think of a really creative excuse.
Shift Change
I would be that happy if I knew they were actually going to work and not make my life tomorrow more difficult.
Mondays At The Office
oh no, no, no. touch me with a stick on Mondays and you will be ded with the same stick. lol
Funny Coworker Memes About Silly Questions
Than you repeat the question, look at him, shake your head and walk away with a diabolical laughter.
I have a sweet new and very young (20 years old) co-worker. I'm supposed to train him. I'm supposed to train him the job - not how to adult. The other day, he asked me what that weird beep-beep-beep noise was when he was trying to call a customer. I looked at him and asked....'you mean, the engaged tone??' Kid had never heard a landline engaged tone....*sigh*... I don't get paid enough for this s**t.
All HR trainings ever: "There is no such thing as a dumb question." Well, what if we just start taking notes and send it back to them to quickly disprove their theory.
When Your Work Bestie Quits Meme
What Is a Work Bestie and Why Are They Important?
Just as you saw in this work best friend meme, you’ll notice that a work bestie is someone who makes your job enjoyable. A 2020 Gallup poll found that people with a best friend at work are twice as likely to enjoy their work and report higher social well-being. This is because you can share a lot with your best work friend.
They provide a space for you to vent or make jokes. Since you both connect well, you can also plan to hang out with them outside of work. Whether you’re taking coffee breaks or struggling through a boring meeting, your work best friend is likely by your side. Share these hilarious work memes with your favorite coworker and gossip about which one is the best coworker meme.
Flirty Coworkers
Might be colloquial, but we use those terms for the co-workers that make sure you get your s**t done while maintaining at least some sanity. 😊
Load More Replies...i actually have two couples of co-workers who left the previous SO and got married
I like work wives/husbands. Had one myself and it was so nice and not at all a threat to my marriage. Now two of my coworkers are a "work couple" & it is really nice to be around them. Love their banter 😆
I've only had a co-worker like that once. Usually I try to avoid any flirting at work, but me and this one male co-worker just clicked. My husband told me he was concerned (he isn't usually prone to jealousy, but the constant darkness of Alaska winters makes everyone a little weird). I assured him it was innocent and it would never go anywhere as I wasn't this guy's type. My husband told me it doesn't matter, guys think with their D**k's. I said, Yes, but I don't have one, so he would never be attracted to me. My husband looked confused, so explained. He's gay, nothing is going to happen there. I still tease him about the time he thought a gay guy was going o steal his woman. Lol.
I think it's worse if two coworkers are related or married, the unsolicited PDA, the flirtiness, the stupid "in jokes"
Yep. Annoying and totally not noticing anyone else in the office that is mine...ugh
ugh, hate that to see those married old plump men's flirting and stupid ugly girls WHO reciprocated on them everyday
Place To Cry
Time to Leave
The Knowing Look You Give to Work Friends Meme
We Hate the Work Snitch
Ignore And Block
"But, Bender, you just SAID, 'wink'" "No I didn't. Raise middle finger"
Annoying Coworker Day
Sick of coworkers letting a few compliments go to their heads..PLEASE STAY IN YOUR PLACE
If I'm the only one who shows up for work, does it mean I'm the one they all want to slap!
Guess You Just Have to Miss Me
I don't mind this. They're in a s****y situation and need help, and they have to stay there while I just have to talk on the phone a bit then go back to having fun. Nothing to it.
I do not answer work call on vacation. You idiots had plenty of warning. Figure it out for yourself.
Awkward Mornings
#1 reason I ditched FB. Remember FB? And what’s a Snapchat? Consarnit, I need my readers.
Snapchat is a stupid app that allows you to send pictures and/or short videos with a caption to people. The catch is that they disappear after 7 seconds or something once the recipient opens it. It's a stupid concept really.
Load More Replies...We’re Not a Work Family Meme
For me though, as long as you have food and cake, I will come. Like Calvin Coolidge always say: "Gotta eat somewhere"
The Worst Way to Start the Day
I downvoted this one. I f*****g HATE people who act like this. Go your a*s home and stay there forever if you don’t want to work. This b***h will be the same one you have to go behind and correct because she’s too busy acting like s**t and being a lazy slob to get anything done.
I agree, what's wrong with being asked to do something while at work, it's why you're there.
Load More Replies...f**k the people who say happily - HAPPY MONDAY!!! THE F**K IS *WRONG* with you?!!
Enjoyable Experience
Best bit. Once woke up from a deep sleep on my commuter train and took me a while to realise I was going in and not going home - nearly cried.
Load More Replies...Telling the clients to leave cuz they're being too rude to the staff.... :D That's the BEST part!! Especially when the Management backs you up, every time!
A Bad Day to Have Eyes
The Same Question Every Christmas
Human Contact
After Work Activities
Relatable Work Memes for Tough Moments
Congrats.
That was the sign, they should of spelled their name wrong and put a starburst in the middle.
When Your Coworker Has Bad Body Odor Meme
i used to have a co worker who made disgusting noises when he ate and he usually had his lunch break at the same time as me. eurgh.
my boss once returned from holiday bringing loads of durians (asian smelly fruit). the office smelled ghastly awful for the non durian lovers.
Respect For Coworker
Did This Work Humor Strike a Chord With You?
We hope these relatable work memes cover all the aspects of your daily struggle at work. Whether it’s about hoping for your work bestie to show up or trying not to roll your eyes at insufferable coworkers, there’s always something to keep you occupied. Let us know which office meme was the funniest and which hit too close to home. Don’t forget to tell us your best and worst coworker stories. We’re all ears!
And how you don't really like or care about your job
Load More Replies...These are actually quite sad because there are mostly only two points 1) The job sucks 2) Coworkers suck. It reminds how it is rare to have fulfulling job / coworkers who are also real friends. Single one of these two is already like winning a lottery ..
Many of these problems can be solved by moving away from large corporation and into a small business. My husband and I worked for some big companies like Whirlpool and Nintendo. We got tired of the office politics and gossip cliques. My husband now works in an office with 12 other people and he's never been happier.
plenty of jerks work at small businesses too
Load More Replies...I think these are perfect! The picture and slogan are fittingly matched. I've see all those looks and given them many times!
And as usual, most of these are office based. I suppose some could fit retail, if it was big store.
And how you don't really like or care about your job
Load More Replies...These are actually quite sad because there are mostly only two points 1) The job sucks 2) Coworkers suck. It reminds how it is rare to have fulfulling job / coworkers who are also real friends. Single one of these two is already like winning a lottery ..
Many of these problems can be solved by moving away from large corporation and into a small business. My husband and I worked for some big companies like Whirlpool and Nintendo. We got tired of the office politics and gossip cliques. My husband now works in an office with 12 other people and he's never been happier.
plenty of jerks work at small businesses too
Load More Replies...I think these are perfect! The picture and slogan are fittingly matched. I've see all those looks and given them many times!
And as usual, most of these are office based. I suppose some could fit retail, if it was big store.
