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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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9 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

    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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    8 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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    #3

    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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    4 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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    #4

    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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    9 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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    #5

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

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    Lotekguy
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    9 hours ago

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    You need to time travel to the 1950s. For many, those goals were attainable. By many, I mean mostly white males.

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    #9

    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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    9 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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    #10

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

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    Charlotte
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    9 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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    #11

    Work meme text apologizing for delayed response, hoping others would figure it out without help, in a casual Twitter style.

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    MalayDragon
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh how i wish i could put this in emails

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    #13

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

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    Charlotte
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    9 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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    #14

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

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    sturmwesen
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    9 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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    #16

    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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    8 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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    #18

    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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    9 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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    #19

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

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    sbj
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    6 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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    #22

    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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    6 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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    #24

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

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    Charlotte
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    9 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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    #28

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

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    Lost Panda
    Community Member
    9 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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    #29

    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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    9 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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    #33

    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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    2 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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    #38

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

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    Charlotte
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    9 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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    #41

    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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    9 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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    #43

    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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    7 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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    #49

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

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    sbj
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    3 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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    #50

    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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    3 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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    #52

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

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    gvizzle_ 74
    Community Member
    31 minutes 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