We all have to go to work to pay the bills in order to just survive - unless you're a trust-fund baby who inherited millions from your rich uncle (in which case get out of here). Just kidding, you can stay if you want to see how the rest of us plebes live.
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Remember a year ago when everyone was all like 'omg thank you to our essential workers, you guys are heroes!' Well apparently it doesn't take long for the narrative to switch back to 'these lazy wage workers are crybabies.' Across the country, franchises everywhere are putting up the same passive aggressive sign: 'We are short staffed. Please be patient with the staff that did show up. No one wants to work anymore.' For the millions of people who either lost their jobs at the beginning of the pandemic or had no other choice but to power through unsafe work conditions, this trending sentiment among the managerial class only adds insult to injury.
As 'we are closed' trends on Twitter, many are throwing in their spicy takes and roasty memes to contribute their cathartic 'F you' to the man. Keep scrolling for some of the latest highlights.
Job interviews can feel pretty absurd, especially after you've answered the same questions for every position you've ever applied for. What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? Describe yourself in three words. Don't you ever wish that you could say something totally insane just to spice things up a bit? It would even be interesting to see someone be brutally honest. Why do you want to work here? Well, there's this thing called rent, you see, and I need to pay it.
We've got some ridiculous memes depicting far-fetched job interview scenarios that poke fun at a grueling process we've all had to endure. Perhaps these memes will give you some ideas for your next Zoom interview.
Quitting one's job is often as hard as breaking up with someone. Whether you have had a positive employment experience or absolutely wanted to die, it's often hard to find the right words to let people down. If you're having difficulty telling your boss to f*ck off, let these creative people serve as inspiration.
As cities begin to open up their businesses and offices after months of lockdown, many of us are getting new jobs or returning to old ones. A lot of people had to work straight through this lockdown hell. No one wants to work 40+ hours a week for a wage that barely covers living expenses, but during a global pandemic our options start to wane and we all gotta power through to get that bread. Unless you're Jeff Bezos or something, these memes about the woes of work-life might deeply resonate with you. We recommend scrolling through these memes while pooping on the clock for a truly cathartic experience.
At times when unemployment is through the roof, many people are so desperate for work that they're bound to overlook some subtle red flags that no one should ignore. For example, any interviewer who can't give you an answer about why they like their own job should tell you that working there is probably going to suck. One redditor asked people to share their stories about subtle red flags that cued them to nope the hell out of job interviews. We've put together some of the best answers that might be helpful for anyone on the job hunt right now.
Work sucks. We know that having a job is really lucky during this time - especially having a job that doesn't risk your life. But you can be grateful and sick of working (especially from your apartment) at the same time. These memes are for all of you that are fed up and just want a bit of comedic release to get you through the day.
To everyone working through the madness that is 2020, we see you. And we're here to offer some respite in the form of work-related memes. They may not give you the time off that you've requested (or benefits) but they will probably remind you that you're not alone in the struggle.
Anyone else dealing with a mighty strong case of the Sunday scaries? We have a feeling we're not alone. The phenomenon is real, even if you have to work remotely. To ease you into reality, we've put together this big batch of relatable memes about toiling away for the man. We'll get through this together.
There's no shortage of work memes out there, but these ones are special because you can absolutely scroll through them at work without getting in trouble. These job-related memes are for anyone in a clean and corporate environment, or just the cuss averse. We may complain about working but let's be real: it beats being unemployed, and getting fired for your saucy taste in memes would be a damn shame.
Whether you're an office employee or a server in a restaurant, we can all come together and agree that working is complete bullsh*t. Seriously, spending 8+ hours a day at a job you hate? Yeah, no thanks. Instead of working, you can protest working for The Man by looking at memes!
Finally, the boring and tranquil peace of the weekend is coming to an end. We can finally head back to our work families and spend the multitude of our week working for our bosses that care about us, and care for us. There's nothing we look forward to more than the 40 hour work week. Let's celebrate tomorrow's good fortune with some happy-go-lucky memes that embody how our jobs make us feel. But before you go, get yourself in the right mindset with these super relatable work memes that are all about the highs and lows of the daily grind.
