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.
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If you've ever intimately known the thankless hell that is retail work, this collection of memes and tweets about grueling shift work for low wages will grind your gears like the gears of Capitalism grind the hopes and dreams of the working class. Whether you're taking a shit on company time or looking for a quick distraction on your lunch break, we've got some painfully relatable memes to help you through.
Anyone who's worked a bunch of jobs in their lifetime has likely experienced a volatile work environment at some point, but these stories from a recent r/AskReddit thread are seriously next level. I doubt many people have had to deal with the head of a rabies-infested javelina on their first day of work, or chase down some disembodied lobster tails running around a grocery store. Whether these tales of employment are totally shocking or all too familiar, anyone can relate to that moment where you think 'damn, I don't get paid enough for this shit.'
Looks like we're entering another lockdown in America as Covid-19 spikes across the country. And guess what? Millions of people are still unemployed, don't have health insurance, and CARES Act programs are about to expire. But for the United States, screwing over its workers who produce all the wealth for the country is nothing new. The long-standing structural failure in America is simply rearing its ugly head now that crisis is ubiquitous. But hey, at least we have memes!
If you're pissed off like millions of other common Americans, these relatable working class memes might resonate with you.
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Maybe try paying the workers more. Novel concept.
They got a lotta nerve demanding proper workplace treatment!
Most of us have had to work terrible customer service jobs at some point just to make ends meet. These jobs are too often underappreciated and can really humble you - whether you like it or not. You've got to deal with awful customers, terrible pay, and doing jobs you really don't want to do.
So here's to you, customer service workers! Just know that we appreciate all you do!
