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78 Hilarious Posts About Life In The Corporate World That You Might Find Painfully Relatable
As a child, when adults would ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up, what would you say? Perhaps you dreamed of becoming an astronaut or a professional athlete. Maybe you wanted to be a photographer or a ballet dancer. Perhaps you imagined yourself as a chef or baker. But it’s pretty unlikely that you dreamed of sitting behind a desk for 40 hours a week sending mundane messages on Slack.
Unfortunately, that’s what many of us end up doing, whether we like it or not. So if you’re looking for a safe space to lament the realities of working an office job, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find a list of hilarious posts about life in the corporate world, so be sure to upvote the ones that you find painfully relatable!
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nicholas nolan 1 month ago
Listen. I cannot stress this enough. Close teams. Find it in the try, right-click, close it. Need me, call me or email me. I'll open it back up for the 10 o'clock meeting, then close it again.
From the outside, the corporate world may seem glamorous. No manual labor involved, great benefits, paid time off, and you can get up from your desk to grab coffee or go to the bathroom whenever you need, without having to tell anyone else. There’s a lot of freedom that can come along with a corporate job that people working in restaurants or retail might be envious of.
But it’s certainly not a perfect environment. Laura Scalco warns that the corporate world is often filled with pressure to work longer hours, regardless of how that impacts your work-life balance. This can also breed a toxic work environment that can take a significant toll on employee morale. When bosses purely care about profits, rather than people, the job can become incredibly stressful.
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Many employees in the corporate world also experience challenges due to the hierarchical structure of their company or due to poor management. This can make it difficult for employees to express concerns if they’re never taken seriously or perhaps even used against them. And if workers don’t feel comfortable reaching out to upper management, issues can be brushed under the rug for a long time.
Meanwhile, job insecurity is something that nearly everyone in the corporate world has to worry about. No matter how many years you’ve been at a company, you are not immune to layoffs. In fact, nearly 55,000 workers in the US were laid off just last year, and this can happen overnight. A corporate job may seem cushy on paper, but it can take a turn in an instant.
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YakFactory 1 month ago
I hope you refused. If you can do it in a temporary capacity, you can continue to do it.
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nicholas nolan 1 month ago
As of July 1st in Virginia, salary range MUST be accurately included in job listings! And it's about d**n time!
Now, it’s not easy to determine exactly how many workers have corporate jobs. But according to Gallup, over 60 million workers in the United States have traditional office jobs. And data from the European Union found that 39% of workers employed in the EU carry out their work while sitting down.
Not all of these roles would be considered corporate, as corporate refers specifically to jobs within a corporate organization that work together to achieve the company’s goals. But pretty much any role that relies on sitting in Zoom meetings and sending messages on Teams all day will have similar pros and cons.
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troufaki13 1 month ago (edited)
I'm way passed that point... I just don't care anymore (writing this from my work laptop during my work hours 🤭😀)
If you’re currently working in a different field but you’re interested in moving into the corporate world, Indeed notes that there are several things to keep in mind about the corporate world before diving in. First, these jobs can be extremely competitive. Landing one in the first place can be very difficult, but even after you’ve been hired, you’re not necessarily safe. These corporations often closely track employee performance and compare team members to one another. Unfortunately, if you fall closer to the bottom, you might be laid off.
Landing a corporate job can also be a lengthy process. It typically involves three to five rounds of interviews, a test task, and a whole lot of waiting around. And another factor to consider about corporate jobs is that they’re often only available in larger cities. If you’re determined to live in your quaint hometown for the rest of your life, you might not have opportunities to even apply for corporate roles.
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JL 1 month ago
This is according to the 'English to LinkedIn translator' ----- I'm thrilled to share that I've reached a new level of professional clarity. 🚀 After years of investing energy into things that didn't serve my growth, I've made the strategic decision to redirect my focus entirely. This isn't apathy — it's intentional prioritization. Sometimes the most powerful move is knowing exactly where not to invest. My DMs are open for aligned opportunities.
If you’re already a cog in the corporate machine and you’re wondering how to continue doing your job without losing your sanity, PeopleHum has some advice. First, they recommend solving problems before you report them. This prevents the issue from becoming someone else’s problem, and it will likely impress your superiors. They’ll be relieved that, by the time they heard about the issue, it was already resolved.
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Geoffrey Scott 1 month ago
I took a pic of my temp of 103 and sent it to my boss with the message.."Obviously"..
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Papa 1 month ago
I agree. Ours at work sends a code to an app on my phone. When my computer sends the code to my phone I have to enter my phone password to get to the app to verify the code, and then enter my phone password AGAIN. I would like to have a long unpleasant conversation with whoever thought that was a good idea.
Another tip for surviving in the cutthroat corporate world is to build relationships across the organization, not just up. People who are too focused on climbing the ladder might only try to impress those above them, but the people you really need on your side are those in the same role as you. You never know who will get a promotion over you or who might be able to help you land a job at a different company someday. Don’t ignore the people next to you; build relationships with them, and ensure that you have each other’s trust.
Are you enjoying these funny and relatable posts about the corporate world, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that remind you of your own workplace, and let us know in the comments below what your experiences working in the corporate world have been like. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring similar posts, look no further than right here!
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Fire Singer 1 month ago
I still remember my first meeting 13 years ago when I started my current job. 100% was like this. I had no clue what anyone was saying. :P They took the time to train me so it's all good now, but it was funny!
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Lily bloom 1 month ago
Perhaps she ordered and didnt mention it was a new restaurant until after they ate?
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x6rkq946s6 1 month ago
You should have played dumb and pretended that you were thanking them in advance for putting so much thought into their responses…and then followed it up with, “But since I’m here, you don’t happen to know the answer, do you?”
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Multa Nocte (she/her/8647) 1 month ago
This is true. As a psychologist I was always infuriated when they used that as a work tool, given that it is pretty much BS.
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x6rkq946s6 1 month ago
Well, clearly you won. He’ll have another birthday the same time next year.
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x6rkq946s6 1 month ago
And then you boss comes to your desk right as his email comes in, asking if you’ve resolved it yet.
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Fire Singer 1 month ago
This is funny. :P I don't care if people work on planes or in airports, but when they feel entitled to absolute silence for their work calls and get mad at people just being people then I have a problem.
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x6rkq946s6 1 month ago
My favorite response to give to a long-winded email about something that I know isn’t directed towards me but I was copied in on since I’m the Admin….👍
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Geoffrey Scott 1 month ago
My boss flexed on me when he told me he had 5,000 e-mails to wade through after his week off. I don't think he truly realized how lame he sounded.
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BookFanatic 1 month ago
Oof. One of my former colleagues (50ish male) got busted for getting handsy with one of the (19 yr old female) part time workers. Turns out they were dating (wonder if the guy's wife knew about this?).
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Slop Generator 1 month ago
In a chat with a colleague yesterday, we tried to imagine what the hell for our specific job would be like. Despite all our attempts, every imaginary scenario we came up with surprisingly matched something we'd already been or were going through.
BookFanatic 1 month ago
I'm one of those rare people who adore their job, their employer, and their colleagues.
Slop Generator 1 month ago
In a chat with a colleague yesterday, we tried to imagine what the hell for our specific job would be like. Despite all our attempts, every imaginary scenario we came up with surprisingly matched something we'd already been or were going through.
BookFanatic 1 month ago
I'm one of those rare people who adore their job, their employer, and their colleagues.
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