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Even if it’s just a way to pay the bills, a job is still a major part of our lives. After all, we need to eat and keep a roof over our heads.

That said, it’s hard to think of a profession without at least a few frustrating responsibilities that can test the limits of your patience.

To make those moments a little more bearable, the Instagram account @workmemesoffical shares hilariously accurate memes that capture what it really feels like to get through the workday.

#1

Meme about work frustrations, refusing to justify paycheck or yearly review, capturing relatable work humor.

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Charlotte
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13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my favorite things about being an independent contractor is that I don't have to do these anymore. Don't like my work? End the contract. Like my work? Extend it. That and getting paid for every hour I work.

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    #2

    Tweet highlighting university salary gaps and administrative roles, featured in works memes that might make you laugh or cry.

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    Corvus
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone working at a university - I absolutely agree with this. In fact, sometimes I am the "Peggy" :P

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    #3

    Sign with a humorous work meme about being replaceable but confident it would take four people, reflecting a mental state at work.

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    sbj
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the Company is arrogant enough not to replace you at all and expect your coworkers to do your share

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    #4

    Work meme expressing no desire for corporate ladders, valuing income, mental health, helping others, and good company.

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    11 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is why, after 25 years, I am still "just" a teacher. No, I don't want to become admin. No, I don't want extra duties. No, I don't want a promotion. I want to be in the classroom, with my students who are hilarious and great and kind and silly and kinda stupid in a "I am 17 years old and I know *everything*" sort of way. I don't want the eternal meetings. I went to uni to learn how to teach, and that's what I do best.

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    #6

    Text meme defining the word spuddle as working ineffectively and being busy but achieving nothing at work.

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    Stardust she/her
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s this phrase in Hindi “आये थे हरि भजन को, ओटन लगे कपास” [aaye the hari bhajan ko, otan lage kapas] which literally translates to “came to worship god, ended up spinning cotton” and it means to avoid doing important work by instead doing useless tasks

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    #11

    Work meme joke about rules at the office showing employee and boss conversation with funny tone.

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    Charlotte
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly I have not caused new rules. I have had some spirited discussions about a few though. Maybe I need to set the bar higher

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    #12

    Work meme on whiteboard asking if anything is low, answered with will to live, blending humor and reality.

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    Susan Teter
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if you don't like the answer, I guess you shouldn't have asked the question

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    #14

    Work memes joking about friendships formed through shared struggles under a ruthless work regime.

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    Charlotte
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it a work friendship or a real friendship? Only was to tell is to quit working there and see if the friendship survives.

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    #15

    Work meme showing two unread emails from HR and boss about filling out an anonymous survey at the office.

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    Lotekguy
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And nobody among the brass saw the irony.

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    #16

    Work memes showing humorous frustrations of doing multiple jobs when performing well at work.

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    sbj
    Community Member
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fall for this one every time, I'll never learn

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    #17

    Text meme about feeling the Microsoft Teams energy approaching on Sunday evenings, a relatable works meme.

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    Charlotte
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to get the Sunday scariest so badly it ruined most of the day. That was a sigh I should have paid more attention to

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    #18

    Work memes text about a work bestie inviting to come along just to fill their water bottle.

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    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you want to come with me to the smokers balcony? - I don't smoke - that was not the question. we are inclusive. you still can come

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    #19

    Man in white cap and shirt holding clipboard confronting a blurred man at workplace in viral works meme.

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    Tara Noe
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much, what's his phone number, and is he available next week?

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    #21

    Work meme about tax brackets and flat tire, highlighting humor that might make you laugh or cry.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    30 years ago a set of tires were $100, now each tire is $150

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    #23

    Job application meme showing a funny positive and negative self-description, part of works memes collection.

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    Charlotte
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This question is just the worst. Does anyone actually answer it honestly? I've only ever had candidates come up with some version of "my weakness are that I care too much and work too hard'

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    #25

    Screenshot of a work meme showing an HR rejection email followed by a humorous reply from an existing employee.

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    Charlotte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Id be double checking I was still in the pay system

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    #26

    Work meme text showing a humorous exchange about pain related to work in 52 works memes collection.

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    sbj
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    10 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What with putting all my energy into the job, commute and trying to barely exist I don't have time to visit a Doctor

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    #28

    Memes showing a range of work emotions throughout the day, highlighting humor and stress in daily office life.

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    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's Thursday, don't worry, the Vogons will be here soon.

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    #31

    Work meme about awkward standalone hi how are you messages in Teams feeling like hostage negotiation.

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    Lost Panda
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially if they wait for you to respond before continuing

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    #33

    Tweet about wanting an adult study abroad semester with friends for 3-6 months of learning and exploring work memes.

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    Shaggy
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    2 hours ago

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    It is called a sabbatical. People have been doing them forever. Your HR department might even have a policy if the company is big enough.. There are also lots of avenues to legally get away(it is kinda why unions exist in the first place, people actually fought for this). It might be unpaid, but you absolutely can do this if you are with the right company, it might wven be law in your state... .

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    #34

    Job application work meme showing sarcastic resume answers for school and college details in an online form.

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    Charlotte
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worse is the "attach cover letter" ska please have AI write a page of fan fiction by mashing together our job ad and your resume so that are AI can read it.

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    #36

    Text meme about work highlighting the irony of people being at work while looking for a job, with a laughing emoji.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You seem way less desperate when applying for a job if you already have one. True story....

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    #44

    Work meme text about not covering a coworker's shift if they get beat up, highlighting workplace humor and loyalty.

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    sbj
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This being the only reason ever to make this move

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    #46

    A row of open pizza boxes on a table with soda bottles, illustrating a funny meme about company profits and team rewards.

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    Lotekguy
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    4.9 billion? I guess that's why they could afford more than one topping on each Pizza. To everybody who thinks trickle down economics is a legitimate idea: this is how it works in the real world.

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    #48

    Man sitting holding a sign saying Should we just quit, a relatable works meme about workplace humor and stress.

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    sbj
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ask this question whilst we on the bus to work

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    #50

    Work memes with a sarcastic quote about offending coworkers and self-improvement in a simple gray background.

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    sbj
    Community Member
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to make this my 2026 mantra

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    #52

    Cake with text about sending 1099 forms, humorously related to works memes about minding business.

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    gvizzle_ 74
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if that's not AI, that cake decorator writes better with icing than i do with a fancy pen and so much concentration that my tongue peeks out of the corner of my mouth