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Many of us have an interesting love–hate relationship with work. As in, we both love it and hate it. We love the fact that we get paid and our days have trivial goals that help us go through life. But we often hate going to work and maybe even doing the work. We love our colleagues and office space but we hate our clients or customers and, sometimes, our bosses.

We all hate Mondays, the start of the workweek. But then if we don’t have anywhere to go on a Monday for long enough, that can really put our minds in a tailspin. 

One way to cope with this dichotomy is humor. It’s a tool that helps us navigate the ups and downs of working and allows us to feel seen. Jokes about work lets us create a sense of camaraderie between colleagues as well as literally anyone else who ever had a job. 

So, scroll down to see some workplace memes. They might help you alleviate today’s work tensions.

While work can be stressful, boring, and many other negative things, there are ways to keep your spirits up while you’re at your job. Not all of them work for all professions, but one can find one or two good habits you can incorporate in your work routines to keep the mood high.

For people that work in an office, sprucing up your desk space can be a nice way to make yourself feel more at home. Bring in a small plant or two, frame an inspiring quote, or add a few pictures or decorations to make your space your own. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found out recently that my supervisor and I share the same crying corner. It's way in the back at a dead end nobody goes to very often. The lights are on a motion sensor so if you are very still they turn off and you can cry in the dark.

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    You can even add a few mementos from work: maybe a birthday card you got from your colleagues or a printout of an email from a grateful customer. See what makes you smile and put it next to your screen to cheer you up when needed.

    Coming into the office to find a mess of a desk can also be off putting. If you know you are going to have to deal with yesterday’s mess right at the beginning of your workday, it might make the trip there even more annoying. So, try to keep things organized. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The odd man out on a Kirk away team. You're under the microscope and likely the one killed off.

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    Make sure to clear your space of cups and wrappers before you leave for the day. If you work with hard copies, get folders and bins that let you organize your space accordingly. This will help you create a more pleasant environment. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me. "Oh, hi Joyce. You do know I'm on holiday 300 miles away, don't you?" Joyce. "Erm, of course, I'm your manager.......does this mean you won't be opening up in the morning?" Me."Take a guess Joyce."

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    If your job allows you to enjoy music while working, create for yourself a few work-related playlists. Make one that’s purely to help you focus, one that helps you to boost your mood when you’re feeling low, and one that motivates you to get stuff done. It really does sometimes work like magic.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are these company decisions announced to the public in the news? Seriously. I've been seeing these things in my local news. All it does is rile up the comments.

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    María Hermida
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me "we are a family" is the biggest, reddest flag on Earth. I hate the phrase with a vengeance. It only means they are planning to screw you as much as possible, and you can't complain, because "hey! We are a family!".

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a lead there where many many times I wanted to be exactly like Chef Ramsey "you, you, you, you f**k off out of here."

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    A thing that everyone can do no matter their job is practicing positive affirmations. Tell yourself you’re going to crush it today, that everything will go smoothly. If you have an unpleasant interaction, don’t let it ruin your day. Keep your head up and believe that things will turn around. 

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    If you have any dedicated space at work, leave yourself a positive post-it note for tomorrow as you’re leaving work. Sometimes, getting that little boost of encouragement first thing in the morning breathes new colors into your day. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was me when I worked swing swift that often bled past the midnight hours.

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    All in all, we all have our complaints about work. However, finding ways to make things just a little bit better for yourself can go a long way. Sometimes it’s a mindful breathing exercise, while others it’s a moment to scroll through our work memes. And don’t forget to share one or two with your co-workers—they will appreciate a little humor, too.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best part of becoming a manager is that I could finally get people to do their tasks so that one person didn't have to do it for them

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had that moment this week. A woman who'd been there for years aske me (I just passed my one year anniversary), if she was "doing it right". I shrugged and said, "That's how I do it and nobody's yelled at me yet".

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I relate. My "boss" is dumb as f*ck when it comes to doing ANYTHING on the computer. When he got here he couldn't even attach a file to his e-mails, I'm not kidding.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Yup. That's what I was about to do." "Excuse me? Don't talk to me with that tone." "...."

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you’re getting along with your coworker and they take it too far and say ‘Do you want to get some lunch?’

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a similar one to this recently. Probably here on BP. It said ‘Please don’t talk to me. I have 2 weeks of work to do in 2 hours and I have the attention span of a carrot.’ I have never had a problem with concentrating on my work and have been called a robot, a Duracell Bunny and been introduced to one company by an old friend I had worked with in two previous companies with the words ‘you haven’t ever met someone who can do this job like she can.’ I still think of myself as a carrot.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Medical office with 80 doctors from about 20 different specialties and a huge storm caused a power and phones outages. This was just the early days of regular cell phones (way before smart phones). I had my own cell phone, but only because they were free from my part time night job with a bank. I was the only one on our entire floor with a phone, but it didn't last long. Huge mess all around, especially since 90% of the patient rooms didn't have windows for light.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has anyone else noticed that every single cashier in SpongeBob is depressed? It’s something I noticed a while ago and find really funny

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean the person who stalks you when you’re off and asks if you can come in and cover a shift? Like do a favor for the very same person who makes your life hell, as if they’re your best bud? That person?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love when they say that they've already asked to see a manager but they haven't. That's when I go pick the manager that doesn't like rude customers

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a coworker who made waffles at work. Kept a mini waffle iron, waffle mix, and syrup at the nurses' station.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you’re starving, you’ll be happy for any tiny crumbs you can get.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to quit, quit in such a way that it becomes workplace legend.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My FIL told me they had a guy working construction on a nuclear facility back in the '70's, all he did was walk around with a hard-hat on, carrying a 6' long 2x4 on his shoulder all day. He would stop, lean it against a wall, eat his lunch, then get up and carry it around some more. Those government jobs paid good money too!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that never works when you have to manually sign in or swipe in with a card. They always know.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture choice is absolutely accurate, I'm sure. I could never do the whole Christmas costume friendly sh*t. Not without chill pills.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I can't have his money. I can't print my own money. I have to work to EARN money. I may as well just die" Homer Simpson.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro not my manager having to fix his car in the parking lot and asking other employees to come help

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t forget while, “looking into the issue and we’ll circle back around to connect with you about it.”

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who yes fast on a smqll phine keybsord, I doubt you gusy could fully understsnd what I'm shaing

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God this is SO me!! I am syrupy sweet on that drive-through headset. However, the second somebody starts to disrespect or abuse me, it's like a light switch flips. The nice turns off, kitty's claws come out, and I give it right back to them. I've taken way too much abuse in my time. I won't take it anymore. Not ever again.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm at the point that strap is gone and the other is hanging by a thread.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. No more. I ain't getting involved nor hearing c**p. I really just want to do my job an skedaddle out of there before I'm the one that gets in trouble.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst was when someone asks me to do 5 different things and says it all way too fast

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Basically put, come mid-week, you would have been PHENOMENALLY f*cked XP

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, one of those WFH jobs where I don’t really have to W

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