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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.
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The FlexJobs 2025 Financial Pulse Report reveals the scope of a lot of the issues we see in these memes. Surveying more than 3,000 U.S. workers, the study highlights growing anxiety and shifting priorities in the workforce.
In an email statement to Bored Panda, FlexJobs said the findings reveal that more than 1 in 4 workers (26%) are more worried about being laid off now than they were six months ago, signaling a noticeable uptick in job security concerns. Another 23% say their concern has remained pretty much the same, while only 8% feel less worried, and 29% say they’re not worried at all.
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Kirsten Kerkhof 1 day ago (edited)
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.
However, when asked how confident they are in their ability to earn money on their own if they lost their job, the vast majority (70%) of respondents said they believe they could find a way to make it work.
Meanwhile, 24% said they are “not very confident” and would struggle without traditional employment.
The remaining 6% said they are “not at all confident” and would need major reskilling or external help to stay afloat.
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Stardust she/her 1 day ago
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
But arguably the most telling sign of the current work climate is that most workers would leave their job if money wasn’t a factor.
If they could leave their current job tomorrow with no financial consequences, only 7% of respondents said they would stay in their role. The majority (93%) said they would pursue new paths, with top responses including:
- 19% would switch to a different job or industry;
- 19% would start their own business;
- 19% would pursue a creative passion or side project full-time;
- 17% would travel;
- 9% would return to school;
- 5% would volunteer.
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Susan Teter 23 hours ago
Well if you don't like the answer, I guess you shouldn't have asked the question
Additionally, FlexJobs’ Financial Pulse Report found that 41% of respondents frequently think about changing jobs for better pay, while 25% rarely (17%) or never (8%) think about it.
Respondents also said the financial factors that most impact their stress during a job search are:
- Paying bills or managing debt – 78%;
- Rising costs or inflation – 64%;
- Housing, rent, or mortgage costs – 63%;
- Lack of personal savings – 56%;
- Retirement planning – 54%;
- Childcare or family expenses – 19%;
- Student loans – 18%.
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Despite financial pressure being a driving force in the job search, most workers are unwilling to sacrifice mental health or work-life balance for a higher paycheck—nearly two-thirds (65%) of respondents said they would turn down a higher-paying job if the benefits didn’t support their overall well-being. Looks like the memes aren’t exaggerating after all.
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sturmwesen 1 day ago
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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Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago
You seem way less desperate when applying for a job if you already have one. True story....
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gvizzle_ 74 1 day ago
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
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