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For centuries, people have been getting up and commuting, or retreating to a room to work. Some of the earliest evidence of humans laboring away in “offices” dates back to 16th-century paintings.

For some, this may come naturally. However, many employees struggle with motivation while confined between four walls for eight hours a day, five days a week. 

Perhaps today is one of those days when you just don’t feel like working and need a brief break from being a girl boss or a hustle bro. If so, Bored Panda has you covered with some of the most relatable and chucklesome memes the Facebook group “Work Meme Of The Day” has to offer. So kick back and scroll down, because most likely that email isn’t going anywhere!

While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with organizational psychologist and career counselor Dr. Sylvia Broetje and Melissa Doman, MA, organizational psychologist and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work(Here's Why and How To Do It Really Well), who kindly agreed to tell us more about lack of motivation at work.

#1

Funny work meme about budgeting and income frustrations on a gray background.

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

My head office management took me out for lunch last week and my meal was $40 and I joked that it was almost twice my hourly wage and they all went quiet lol

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

"I've had just about enough of your Avocado buying young lady".

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Pandroid Rebellion
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a friend who calls me The Fiscal Ninja because I always find a way to save or get the best deal. My car is paid for, my mortgage the best available, my insurance covered at work....and I wake up in the middle of the night terrified that I can't keep this house of cards going if one more thing goes up. I have no vices. No kids. This is a living financial nightmare.

Lia Hurst
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember my boss's wife once laughingly saying, "I wouldn't get out of bed for X amount of money". That X amount of money was my salary.

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

When you'd rather have had nothing than a .50 cent an hour "raise".

Crystal Kelley
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right!! That's like a slap on the behind to just say nice job!

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Trophy Husband
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I make a good salary, but I have 3 mortgages, 15 credit cards, and I already owe money to both my parents and my father in law. Even if my whole family stops eating, my debt will keep climbing until I hit bankruptcy or I win the lottery. I'm like Alice, running as fast as she can just to continue to fall behind.

Riley Quinn
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who says skipping your Starbucks is how you save enough money to buy a house, pay off your student loans, afford normal living expenses with a bit leftover for entertainment, and oh, don't forget emergencies that cut into your budget,... anyone who says this is a cruel and willfully ignorant person making excuses for billionaires and corporation that put profit before employee salaries.

Fox with a Dragon Tattoo
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you capitalism. And the would would be an infinitely better place if people learned what capitalism actually is and why its genuinely evil.

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

It's called being rent poor.

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    #2

    Funny work meme about a produce guy's indifference to tasting a grape, posted on social media.

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    james stevenson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that slang is supposed to make things shorter to say, but when my sister used this term for the first time she had to explain it to me which took around five minutes. Much easier to say something like "I know what you mean"

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    nunya beeswax
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feel that. Produce is 85% stocking shelves with 5% cusomer interaction, though. Work in deli for a week, then you'll truly understand wanting to unalive yourself

    Twanny 73
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So did you try the grape?...or?

    catherine todd
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poor guy! Wonder what his life is like?

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you have to do that to get a grape?

    MalibuClassicMan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dang he must have been having a bad day!!

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    #3

    Funny work meme about a Zoom conference mistaken for a boring show.

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    james stevenson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you're watching this, I'm dead." "This is a live chat." "S**T! I SCREWED IT UP AGAIN?"

    Garth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Meh, I've already seen this episode of The Working Dead...."

    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is the lesson girls and boys, keep your thumb on the spacebar!

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have a cardboard cutout of myself to put in front of my screen. So then I could just sit and read a book.

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

    Not mutually exclusive.

    Organizational psychologist Melissa Doman, MA tells us that many things can contribute to a lack of motivation at work. She says, “It can range from having high-stress levels that push you into 'bare minimum; I'm in auto-pilot mode to survive', to a lack of connection to the purpose and mission of your organization, to not enjoying your work itself, to feeling demotivated by bad leadership or not being recognized for your value."

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    Feeling unmotivated at work can come from so many different reasons because every situation and individual is unique.”

    #4

    Funny work meme about a coworker receiving a "get better soon" card for performance improvement encouragement.

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    Petunia Petal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had the guts to do this!

    P R
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just takes some intestinal fortitude

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    Timber Wolf
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The absolute audacity. Carry on, good sir.

    l baldwin
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    1 year ago

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    JenniferNapier
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind? or Snide? Our World needs more Random Acts of Kindness...Less Snarky Haters....Please

    Janet Howe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think they got the point of the whole thing?

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    #5

    Funny work meme featuring a skeletal figure with humorous text about aging.

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    Beck
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely needs a few things replaced and some WD-40

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like the part of the brain that regulated serotonin and dopamine replaced please.

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

    I'm so grateful my wife is a trained sport masseuse (Hobby), I'd be in a crumpled mess on the floor without her. (OK that's true in any event, but this refers to the physical pain)

    [>.<]/
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My body is one of those temples they let monkeys sh it all over the place.

    Sandy D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My feelings 100% right now. It's 4:30am and I can't sleep or even relax much due to chronic pain flaring,up! The only saving grace is I am technically retired. I can nap in between my minimum of 5 or 6 loads i of laundry later today.. At least I don't have m to go to a soul crushing hellscape of a work, for not enough to live on, while making the owner / boss more obscenely wealthy

    Dick Fint
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have a mind like a steel trap. I still do, but because it's rusty, bent, dull & slow to operate now, it's illegal in 37 states.

    Tree P
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think mine is cursed or haunted, and it is definately ancient and crumbling.

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And has things inside that must never see the light of day. Like what’s inside my brain. And my brain itself.

    David Gabby's Daddy Jackson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK. Forget about the flashlight. Trump says the bleach will work by itself.

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    Garth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then on the weekend it turns into a nightclub.....

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    #6

    Sleeping man enjoying rest, illustrating one of the funny work memes about not needing to wake up early for work.

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    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please warn us before hand if you’re going to use a picture of James Cordon in the future.

    Dick Fint
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 70% disabled vet (US) I feel this in two ways. When my little bit of physical damage is bothering me, I'm quite happy to just sit with a book, or a site like Bored Panda. But when I'm feeling good, I get this urge to do something useful or constructive. Unfortunately, you can't just show up in places & volunteer to work where I'm at. I get conflicted, and then realize not actually having anything to do isn't all it's cracked up to be.

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I wake up ( mind you I’m on my cat’s time) my only goal for that day is to get back in bed

    KaBobs
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness I can't tell u how much I feel this. It's so true. I'm so so happy when I know I don't have to go back to work for at least a cpl days

    MalibuClassicMan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    almost best feeling in the world sure enough!!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been retired for a number of years, but I still have that work week/weekend mentality. Caught myself today reminding myself that I'm retired and could do that task anytime, any day.

    Still DG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet, I wake up even earlier.

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    Meanwhile, organizational psychologist and career counselor Dr. Sylvia Broetje mentions several additional factors, one of them being unclear or unrealistic goals. A person might feel confused about where to start and which tasks to work on because the course of action is unclear or there’s too much to do, this way demotivating them. 

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    She also indicates the lack of control and autonomy. “It's difficult to feel ownership over your tasks if you are being micro-managed, you feel like you aren't being trusted, and you can't organize how to do your own work.”

    #7

    A construction worker in a hard hat and vest reads a paper, showcasing funny work meme humor.

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    Bear Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they paid for the roads, fire stations, public parks, military, the whole honkin bureaucracy, whatnot we use.

    ADZ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *millionaires and billionaires*" this is an outrage the government hasn't given me tens of thousands of free money in the last 13 seconds"

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    Joanne Earle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always loved that line by Rachel on Friends: "Who is FICA? Why is he getting all my money?"

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And our politicians won't tax the wealthy and corporations because they're getting such wonderful kickbacks so the burden falls on the workers.

    Dan St John
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can now thank the MAGA Congress for middle class taxes. Their taxes went back up thanks to them, while billionaires and corporations, still get their big tax breaks from 2017.

    MurderMittens
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    1 year ago

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    You idiot. Corporations PAY our paychecks. Lower their income, and guess what? They cut staff or raise prices on products/services. The Dems are the ones taking our tax money and using it to pay off privileged kids' college tuition while my kids worked their way through school and are now paying for those other kids' educations.

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    Robert Miller
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This joke isn't funny anymore - you don't like it leave the country !

    Jane Hower
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People often say they don't pay attention to politics, but you need to KNOW that politics PAYS ATTENTION TO YOU!!!!! Vote accordingly!! And NOT for the commie lib/tard dems on the left.

    Kim Owen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have something in the UK called council tax (if you aren't from here !?) you have to pay it separately from all each month that's SUPPOSED to help out with street care ect, also have to pay water and sewage charges separately 🤷🏼‍♀️

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: In 1966, Congress predicted Medicare would cost $12 billion in 1990. It cost $130 billion. It now costs over $1 trillion.

    longlivethequeen554
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indeed. My taxes are supposed to be going towards the NHS and now they're closing my a&e because we're underfunded. Work that c**p out

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    #8

    Big Bird looking tired on stairs with a funny caption about work and anticipation for the weekend.

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel the same way about sleep. I haven't even gone to bed for the night and yet I'm really looking forward to going to bed tomorrow

    ZuriLovesYou
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen Big Bird sit before.

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I thought Big Bird loved his job.

    somnomania
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me, but for going to bed even though i don't work. i usually hit 4-5 hours of being awake and start thinking about how great sleep sounds.

    #9

    Funny work meme about declining a coworker's invitation, featuring two people speaking in a subway setting.

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    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We always had them Christmas holiday dinner after work ( we pay our own) and they always ask me if I’m coming, one year I said “ I’m dying to get out of here and go home to my family because mostly everyone is driving me nuts here, tell me again why I should participate? Never got asked again

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that was a relief, you didn't have to think of an excuse after that.

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    Dawnieangel76
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gave up having friends over 10 years ago. Makes never leaving the house without a solid reason much easier.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on where I was at in life, I had co-workers as friends. The best situation was a job where we all went out drinking just one night a week. That satisfied the after-hours hang.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or. You can be like me and outlive all of your friends. I get to drink the Cognac. I'd rather have my friends.

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Three friends, I'm not sure if I think that's extravagant or just nieve.

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    Additionally, lack of recognition can also affect motivation levels, as one may feel that their efforts or results aren’t valued. The negative work environment also contributes to this, as Broetje explains, ”It's hard to do good work if you don't feel accepted and supported by your colleagues and supervisors. As humans, we are social animals, and we need good relationships in order to do well.”

    #11

    Cute plush toy in a blanket fort next to coloring books, humorously avoiding adulting.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...in my Dr Who coloring book.

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never stopped coloring! Grown-up coloring books have been around since the 1980s, but who says they have to be for grownups?

    Sweet Fanny Adams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ok fine. You're a child. Now off to school you go!" 😄

    Jeweled Dragon (She/They)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would anyone like to join me in my fort? I have cupcakes.

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    #12

    Elderly woman humorously responding, "In my memories," as part of funny work memes.

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    LynzCatastrophe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, right now it's in the electricity, the internet, the kitchen, the rent, really, the list goes on.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only time I see a pile of cash is on TV and occasionally a jigsaw puzzle.

    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money is not gone, it just now belongs to somebody else.

    Mary Peace
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why was this down-voted? Corrected it for you Birgit.

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    Doman emphasizes that if a person feels unmotivated at work, it’s important to find out the reasons why. Otherwise, unmanaged feelings can potentially grow and unwantedly impact other areas of work or life.

    “Feeling unmotivated may seem ‘harmless', but just because something isn't in your face to the point where it shocks you to address it doesn't mean it's not doing some potential damage to your self-esteem, self-efficacy, resilience, or professional drive in the background,” she adds.

    #13

    A funny work meme featuring a car seemingly flying off a highway ramp.

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    Hphizzle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    7:68. I felt that in my soul.

    Ottawa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never thought I'd see a pic from my home town on BP (Gatineau QC).

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

    Not only do we all understand but we all also know exactly what time that is.

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    #14

    Text meme humorously renaming weekdays as Mondays, leading to Friday; funny work meme.

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    Crystal Kelley
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣 I laugh so I don't cry because of how true this is!

    General Stukov
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to get paid for your work, working 2 days at 12hrs a shift has me making enough to pay my bills and save.

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    Mark Grant
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wake up every Monday morning at 5:30 a.m. and my first thought is, "this is as far from Friday as I will be this week".

    Mike D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have hope, this is retirement: - Saturday - Saturday - Saturday - Saturday - Saturday - Saturday - Saturday

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eons ago, I had a factory job that paid us just before lunch. Half of us went straight to the bank, then over to the pub. Where we stayed until well into the night. Oddly, it took them quite a while before we got paid at the end of our shift.

    Jane W.
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went part-time for a while and took Wednesdays off. Never more than one day away from a day off when you do that. But didn't make much money that way.

    Kim Nowak
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sunday is a free day, cherish it!

    Amy Doyle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so true. I hate Sundays as I'm always not looking forward to the Mondays. I love saturdays and I don't mind Fridays as I know Saturday is the next day.

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Recently shifted to a 4 days a week, 10 hr days schedule. This feels like freedom

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    #15

    Bald man in plaid shirt reacting to funny work meme about using PTO, surrounded by people in crowd.

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

    My partner took one week off, every day on the phone for 3 hours. He gets paid as much as the part time office girl that organises a wine club letter. He runs the bosses business. Yes I've told him to leave, he thinks he'll eventually be rewarded for hardwork, despite this happening in the previous 6 jobs.

    Sue User
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. 2 managers have quit, i end up running the team. I am a tempworker abd get paid less than all of them. After I trained up the last manager, i took a week off because i was burned out. They called me at 10 am Monday because they were stuck. Yesterday I spent the afternoon at work brushing up my resume.

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    Tomaz Zsthorother
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country we have legally mandated 4 weeks PTO, with two of those weeks *mandatory* to be consecutive. I'd never want to live and work in the States.

    longlivethequeen554
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the guilt trip they pull every time you use your holiday!

    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paid Time Off. In other words, vacation or holiday.

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

    Apparently I'm due a meeting next week because I called sick after Easter weekend. Norovirus. And also despite throwing up during call to boss and asking for meds. I work for a doctor. Yes, my CV is up to date.

    OnlyMe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Employment laws in USA. Non-existent.

    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paid Time Off. In the US, it doesn't automatically come with the job. You must earn it; X number of hours worked equals X increments of time off. It differs from one company to another. Some allow unused PTO to roll over to the following year, some don't, and many employers will do their best to prevent you from using your accrued personal time (see james stevenson's comment below). I'm so glad to be retired and out of that mess.

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    james stevenson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like parsley on top of a meal, it's there but you're not actually supposed to eat it

    Dawnieangel76
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been at my current, hopefully last, career for almost 8 years. I still apologize & feel guilty when I use my PTO...despite being constantly told it's there for me to use whenever I need to. It's hard to let go of PTSD for using PTO.

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    Meanwhile, Broetje believes that pushing through and keeping working when a person is lacking motivation can be beneficial in the short term. “I would even say that motivation often kicks in AFTER you start working. The important thing is to get started.”

    She even kindly shares a strategy that might get you going in moments when you don’t want to. “If you find yourself procrastinating a lot, the Pomodoro technique can be really helpful. Set a timer for 25 minutes of work, followed by a 5-minute break. Most tasks are bearable when you only have to do them for 25 minutes. Repeat. What often happens is that after two or three cycles of this, you have found your stride and don't even want to take the 5-minute break anymore.”

    If you’re interested in more ways to up your productivity levels, she has created the "Good Work" worksheet, which you can check out on her website

    #16

    Funny work meme about dreaming of arguing with the boss, adding the hour to a timesheet.

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    Dreaming Spirit
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha, I feel that! I work from home. One day I woke up earlier than usual and I couldn't get back to sleep because I kept thinking about some work stuff - so I decided to open my laptop and clock in, why solve work problems for free?

    Elio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad kept having dreams about work after he retired and thought he should look into billing his boss.

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    #17

    Funny work meme about early mornings and parking lot woes, receiving 19 likes on Bored Panda.

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    actaeon cross
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like being early to listen to the phone ring and ignore it because we're not open as I eat a leisurely breakfast :)

    Melissa Harris
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The early bird gets the worm, but the early worm is eaten

    #18

    Office workers celebrating joyfully, embodying funny work meme vibes.

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    Sarah K
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best days ever

    John Nelson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a boss once who couldn't understand why production increased dramatically when he was out for the day. The owner noticed the pattern, and we got a new boss. This was pretty much our reaction :)

    Sonja
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My new boss hides from me so I mostly don't know when he's at work...

    Inside looking out
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your new boss hides from you because he doesn't know how to do his job. Hiding is a dead giveaway.

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    Just looking around
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found that I was more productive when I didn't have a boss around.

    mikedtw
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and why is this universal? Because IT IS, so why?

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for what appears to be Rob Bryden

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know, does look like Rob Brydon but can't identify the programme.

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    However, she agrees that it’s best to find the root of the problem when a lack of motivation overstays its welcome. “Some questions to consider are: Was the work originally motivating? What changed? Are you lacking motivation overall or only at work? What makes you excited? What could be draining your energy? The tasks? The people you work with? Overwork? Also, see the demotivators above.”

    #19

    Funny work meme with text: "Controlling your temper at work is a job in itself" and a laughing emoji.

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opposite here. Used to work in retail and was subjected to employers and customers having total b!tch fits. I would remain absolutely calm and it would either make them go crazy or make them back peddle furiously. Fun times.

    Jessica N
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I smile. It absolutely destroys the infuriated! Best one was we were out of an item at the restaurant and the lady refused to leave without it. Doesn't want a refund, wants her food. This is at fast food drive thru, I cannot magically make you mushroom and Swiss when the supplier is out of the mushroom sauce and we have no other mushrooms to fake it. 8 minutes she sits at my window, won't take refund or replacement food, I let her know I'm calling police for trespassing and we start to send employees outside with other customers food around her. She asks my name and for complaint phone number. I write it and spell "jessica" very slowly for her while smiling. The smile pissed her off so much that she finally left 😅

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶I'm gonna kick somebody's @ss🎶

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So is keeping a straight smiley face.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can run hot or cold. I can either menacingly inform someone they're pushing my buttons or I can tune them out like an android that's been shut down. Depends on how my day is going.

    Donna Peluda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't bother, if I loose it there a good f*#@ing reason

    Doc
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kill them with kindness. It not o ly confesses them but when your in the right. Just be kind. It's Fun. 🤪

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    #20

    Man at desk with a humorous sign on his back about work distraction and getting no work done, embodying funny work memes.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet there is always one person who will ignore the sign.

    Dragons Exist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then I'm the opposite, I'll refuse to talk if I'm working

    Paul Brown
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wear big headphones at work listening to music while I mow grass, use leaf blower etc. You can't miss them, they completely cover my ears yet people still try to talk to me. I just don't get how they can't understand that I can't hear a word they're saying.

    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HELP I'M TALKING AND I CAN'T SHUT UP!!!

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had two coworkers who would tape 'kick me' notes on my back. Others said I had great self-control.

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how I figured out that I work better alone.

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    #21

    Funny work meme of a man in a hard hat, smiling with a caption about being a bad electrician.

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    Manana Man
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a few seconds to get this. Then I felt silly and laughed even more.

    P R
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I felt a strange surge of emotion over this, like I came up short. But I switched my view, now I'm feeling amped, really wired.

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once my dishwasher was on and I felt sth strange while rinsing the sink. The water hurt bc there was electricity in it. My father is an electrician. Yeah, he hates me.

    Jayeff Vee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you also shocked? Seems fair...

    mikedtw
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and one day, you'll be shocked more than anyone else!

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    She also mentions that journaling and talking to friends, families, or trusted colleagues can be helpful in such moments, as can the support of a professional, like a career counselor, who aids in managing the current situation, identifying opportunities for change, or exploring whether the career or job is right for you.

    During times when motivation levels are low, it’s important to remember that everyone struggles from time to time. Doman comforts us by saying, “It's so common and normal! If you feel that way, the last thing you need to do is be hard on yourself.”

    #22

    Funny work memes: Cartoon man throws papers, then picks them up, with text about emotional breakdowns and bills.

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    Salem
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😭 It’s painfully true

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd give my customers 3 strikes before I dropped them, but I'd be scrambling for their replacement after the first strike. Always hustling to keep up daily and set some aside for rainy days.

    Marla Singer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original meme was better. And conveyed the same basic idea much more concisely. #1 "It's Friday F**k This S**t" - #2 "... MONDAY"

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    #23

    Man on the phone in a kitchen, humorously saying he'll be in on Tuesday, funny work meme.

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    Nicole
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    RIP,the legendary John Candy.Gone way too soon.

    Garth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry I'm late but I came in when I finally cared....

    #24

    Giant spider inside a car door handle creating a funny work meme moment.

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    Petunia Petal
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely that can only be Australia?

    Settled for Infamy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the spider's car now

    Mr_Devious
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.

    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one in my car at the moment, I've named her Tiny and she sits in the door frame all cosy.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My boss: Climb in the passenger side.

    SilverSkyCloud
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tell your boss you opened the door and found a hatched egg sack on the seat

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    Mammie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't be able to make it anywhere, except back in the house shoving towels under the door.

    Josh Gilland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not even scared of spiders but touching that unknowingly would give me a heart attack and everyone in my department would get a day off the next week to attend my funeral

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    In addition, Broetje advises acknowledging such a difficult time. “Set yourself smaller, realistic goals and reward yourself with little things when you've accomplished them, e.g., make yourself a cup of tea after two hours of good work. Take regular breaks that allow you to switch off from work. This is really critical for recovery. If you work a desk job, do something very different to recharge. For example, go for a walk, lie on the sofa and listen to music, cook, etc."

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    #25

    Funny work meme about a co-worker asking to connect on Facebook, met with a humorous response about trust.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good luck with that, since I don't have a Facebook account.

    Aidan Campbell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i only add people on Facebook after i have left.

    K_Tx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friend approved. Silence for three days. Unfriendly. Block. "I no longer have a Facebook."

    #26

    Funny work meme about being late, suggesting to walk in fast and fake being mad to blend in.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a coworker who was late for work but she had an absolutely perfect excuse: the cat wouldn't come out from under her car.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the train that was late because the cat wouldnt come down off it.

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    Charl Marx
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me at least 90% of the time (thank you ADHD). Although I've managed to step it down from "f×××ing" to "flipping" ever since I switched to working in childcare though.

    Jane Hower
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That works!! I've actually done it.

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    #27

    Funny work meme about quitting and working at an Australian waterpark.

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have done this job. It is not as fun as people think.

    Wondering Alice
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephew has got a job as a life guard at a pool. Thinking it was a cool job for a teenager, I asked how it was going. I got a really long monologue on pool ph / temperature/ higiene. Way to embrace his (not so inner) nerd.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love going to amusement parks, but I'd never, ever want to work in one. So tedious and the never-ending lines of entitled a-holes would fry my brain.

    Timbob
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you never wear nice clothes! And you might get bitten by the billions of venomous creatures that live there.

    ADZ
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That place in Australia is the worst of new jersey and Florida smashed together. Better to get eaten by a crocodile.

    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't that also happen in Australia?

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    mikedtw
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir, look up one post before yours with the humongous spider laying claim to the car door handle. Still wannt go to OZ?

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    It also might be a good idea to take a look at your overall lifestyle. “Are you getting enough sleep? Eating well? Getting some exercise? This might not be the time to make major lifestyle changes but try to practice good self-care. Getting support from family, friends, or a professional can also help you navigate this time,” she concludes. 

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    #28

    Cartoon character looking grumpy in bed, with a funny work meme caption about waking up.

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    Kat
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How rude!!! 🙄

    MalibuClassicMan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wish I could sleep long enough for my alarm to go off!!

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not anymore for me. I am retired now.

    #29

    Cartoon character smiling at a computer, with text about searching for new jobs at work. Funny work meme theme.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once 22 people from my department resigned on the same day. They all were joining the same company with almost 100% hike in salary. There were 80 odd people in the team so it wasn't a major setback. I was new and with less experience so didn't do it.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not usually one to follow the crowd, but in this case it might be worth at least considering.

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    Knitting Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once in the emergency room,and while I was lying in bed waiting for tests to be run I could hear the techs at the station outside my room calling another hospital to see if they had any job openings. You can bet I switched hospitals, too.

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember working for a small firm with about 10 employees. Myself, the manager, QA manager, and office manager all quit within a week of each other. So satisfying to watch that company fail after we left

    Dawnieangel76
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My previous place of employment was so s****y to me "if you think you can make more money somewhere else, you know where the door is"...after almost 7 years!....I actively updated my resume & applied during my work shifts. Then they had the AUDACITY to be upset that I was leaving.

    ADZ
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    1 year ago

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    I thinks this is called being under 45

    #30

    Man in glasses with popcorn, watching work memes unfold humorously.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen this and 🤢 its bad. Worst when the other person flirts back , fully aware that this one is already married

    Almost sunny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I definitely don't want to get married now!

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    Alicia M
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had married men hitting on me at work and their wives would get mad at me, even though I rejected all advances and never did anything. Thank me, and go be mad at your husband!

    Elio
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me watching both halves of the married couple flirt with the same dude and he flirts back with them both. Then both halves of the married couple tell me that I can't tell their wife/husband about it.

    Javelina Poppers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never a good idea to fish off the company dock.

    Petra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For single people who haven't committed themselves to another person? Sure! For married people who have promised exclusively to their partner? No. That's betrayal.

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

    At a company I used to work for this married man and married (to a different man) woman started dating. They ended up divorcing their spouses and got married and apparently paid for most of it using the frequent flyer miles and hotel points they got from cheating together on the company's dime for years before. It was just gross.

    Farnzy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now is my horrible time to shine...I had 2 married people working in the same department and the husband cheated...with someone at work...in the same department. It was ugly.

    lakitha tolbert
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm like "oooh, some s*** about to go down!!!"

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    #31

    Funny work meme about CCing your boss in emails being untrustworthy, shared by The Dad.

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    YukiChou
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you've e-mailed, called, walked to someone to ask the same thing at least 3* per week for the last 3 weeks they will get an forwarded E-Mail with all the past requests and both of our managers in CC, and depending on whoever needs the information as well. That might be even up to and including the founder which is 5 levels above me. If I have to do a report for the founder and I need your information and you refuse to give it, I am done and out of *f*u*c*k*s* to give. Oh, because it's the 5th time this happens and you lose your job over it? Should have answered me within a working week. You know you need to give me this information on a weekly basis anyway.

    Sue User
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this once and my boss said it was my problem to solve. She regular set up projects that involved outside departments without getting any comitments from them. Usually the first notice they had was when I called them.

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

    CC isn't narking, Cc'ing is telling you you're an idiot, you've annoyed me, and deserve anything that comes about from this email. BC is more debatable, but still likely caused by previous shenanigans.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my boss does something derogatory whether by word or action, I BCC my union rep and put in my CYA email file. Only have a half dozen or so, but may come in handy. She keeps urging me to throw paper, but haven't been written up, so...

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    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or it is about something that could potentially become a big issue and putting the boss in the loop is a CYA for both of you.

    Helena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coworker walks into bosses office and says 'she's picking on me', boss looks at him and says 'she picks on me to, did you think I could help?' I just lost it. It was hilarious. Picking on people. They give me a hard time and I throw it back at em. You'd think I was running around giving them wedgies.

    mikedtw
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And for more email fun, email your bestie at work about salaries in the office complete with real numbers and accidentally CC the HR person who emailed everybody not to talk about salaries at work!

    Boris’ Mom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s called a ‘paper trail’, so when the person tries to say, “…I was wIting tio heard back from you for weeks, so I could proceed…”.or: “Well you didn’t let me know you needed That….You never told me”…..all the proof is right there.

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    #32

    Clown with red hair illustrating funny work memes about dealing with coworkers.

    Work Memes Report

    #33

    Man outdoors with caption about feeling accomplished after minimal work; work meme humor.

    Work Memes Report

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, a favourite of mine also. But "That'll do" means a different thing here, more like, "That's fine."

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    Amy Doyle
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear some days just go way too slow and I can't be bothered 😅

    #34

    Text meme about coworkers expressing readiness to go home, capturing the humor in daily work interactions.

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    Petunia Petal
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Starts from the moment I arrive at the office

    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We made this code for 'I'ma probably murder someone before this shift ends.'

    Sparky4
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I clock in and say, "only 8 more hours to go."

    Janissary35680
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or clock in and say out loud "Well, that was the end of a perfect day."

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    Jaynie-bear (she/her)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want coworkers. I don't want to be around people at 7:00 IN THE MORNING!!! Leave me THE F**K ALONE!! Thank you. 😠

    MNCold
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm already ready to go home tomorrow...

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first heard firstbthing in the morning Is itvtime to go,home yet? Thought it was cute/cool and agree with it. But after a while, it got boring and tiring and thinking, no it is not time to go home yet. The shift is just starting and got 7/8 hours to go.

    #35

    Sleeping woman in bed, caption reads: "Me after my alarm has gone off 6 times," representing funny work memes.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a good thing I live alone because I hit the snooze button every 5 minutes for half an hour today. :)

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me with no alarm for work anymore 😄💃💤🍧🍷🎠🎇🎈🎉🤸

    Piglet
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *off. Sorry, it was bugging me.

    That Person
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have like four alarms to hit snooze just so I feel like I slept in

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    #36

    Text meme about work humor: "I go to work, make my coworkers laugh and then I clock out."

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    Meyrin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who are you and why do you see me

    Garth
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have nearly achieved invisibility at work....I now identify as Trans-parent....my pronouns are Who...Where

    #37

    Funny work meme with a woman taking a shot, captioned "New work drinking game: Take a shot everytime someone annoys you."

    workmemeoftheday Report

    Chewie Baron
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have alcohol poisoning within six and a half minutes.

    Atero
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a good advice... I'd be drunk to boots 15 min after the workday starts and failed organs at the end of the day :/

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admit, I had one job in my 20's where I always had a cup of my "special" coffee close at hand. Office job with multiple desks in a room, the chatter, the gossip, the petty managers, the conniving employees,... yeah, me and my coffee... and mints.

    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time of death, Pimms o’clock.

    Cat Conatser
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd never get out of morning meeting sober

    Brian Garrett
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I play a game in my head where I predict the next lazy, dumb, fd up thing a coworker will do. Been there s while. Also have a 90%+ success rate.

    tecolote
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty funny but I can't afford a personal driver out here in rural whatnot--no Uber, Lyft etc. And I like my liver.

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    #38

    Woman on a couch reading a cereal box, embodying a funny work meme about running out of PTO ideas.

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

    i thought it was crylic until i read it again

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    B Jones
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, my grandmother has died 5 times, but at different jobs

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    Carla Mollica
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wha-aaattt in the props department is that cereal supposed to be? Pirozhki crumble? Cinnamon Borscht flakes?

    Andrew Hamilton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does she need to work after the success of 'Friends' where towards the end they all got paid the same amount!

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    #39

    Funny work meme showing a lockpick set inserted into a lock, captioned about mental state snapping.

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

    Every time I do another playthrough I say I'm gonna do something other than thief. Every time I end up slowly becoming another thief with a different combat mechanic

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

    *click*click*SNAP*..... Mf'ing last lockpick.. Gonna have to trudge aaaaallll the way out from the ruins again and not fast travel because of a mf'ing crab somewheres and then pickpocket a few peasants and *not* get caught and then refight some draugr only to open the chest for some mf'ing bonemeal and 25gold.....(-. -) ...

    somnomania
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is ironic because the way skyrim lockpicking works, once you know how to do it, there's zero skill involved, you can open anything if you have enough fine control over your mouse.

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    #40

    Funny work meme with a fluffy cat looking disheveled, humorously suggesting a rough start to a Monday.

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    HelmGrass
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats still make everything better... always. It s probably the only thing you can trust in the universe.