work

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.

The following people have majorly failed at the one thing they were supposed to do, but at least we get some laughs out of it. Check out more fail-y moments here!

Are you sick and tired of working for The Man? You know, our corporate overlords? If so, then it's time for you to browse through these memes and quietly berate your boss while you pretend to work. Just don't let them see you, because then you might get fired and how are you gonna pay the bills then? A life of crime is definitely an option, but I would go with obsessively buying lottery tickets while waiting for a change of fortune. But try to forget your sordid lot in life by checking out some of these awesome work memes all about the struggle you are in, right now. So take a gander, they won't bite, at least not literally.

It feels like everyone and their mom has gotten into coding lately, and we can't blame them. Today's digital-facing economy makes programming an incredibly logical (and lucrative) career path. While some of these memes might mean nothing to the average internet browser, we're willing to bet they are scary relatable to most programmers, whether they're seasoned masters of the code or just learning the ropes. 

The daily grind of work can really start to wear on you after a while. After all, we're all forced to put in 40+ hours a week just to survive in this hellscape where we're all just working to put money in The Man's pocket. Anyway, please enjoy these work-related memes that'll help you ruminate in your misery!

Every now and then we see someone that has actually gone out of their way to avoid doing something that is above their pay grade - or below it. And we can't help but almost admire them. The "Not my job" attitude is one that exudes healthy self-worth, and enviable determination. These 50 instances are some of the more amusing (and impressive) times people just "noped" their way out of responsibility. We hope this is a skill we can learn someday.

Another day, another dollar. Sometimes it really does feel like we're all working our whole lives away. Whether you're working from home, in an office, at a bar, driving drunk people around, in a grocery store—it's essentially all the same sh*t if you think about it. Just a dull, thankless hell making more wealth for the big boss as the bills and debt pile up. Well you know what, there's one thing they can't take from us: memes. Scroll on the clock or text 'em to your coworkers. Hell, maybe even take it to the next level and make some work memes of your own in those moments where you've just had enough. 

In the words of Dolly Parton, "9 to 5! For service and devotion, you would think that I would deserve a fair promotion. Want to move ahead, but the boss won't seem to let me. I swear sometimes that man is out to get me."

Some people love working from home, and then there are those of us who despise it. We're just tired of rolling out of bed 10 minutes before work and staring at the same damn wall every single day, okay? Click here if you relate more to customer service work memes!

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.'  

Retail workers have undoubtedly been one of the most under-appreciated class of workers since the dawn of mass consumerism. Being polite and helpful to rude customers all day for a wage that barely covers living expenses is soul-sucking enough when there isn't a series of commercial holidays intersecting with a global pandemic. Since the dreaded Black Friday is upon us, we thought we'd share a handful of retail horror stories from the subreddit r/TalesFromRetail for all the brave wage warriors out there. You're not alone and we feel for you.

If you've ever worked in a customer service position, then you've guaranteed encountered your fair share of Karens and other horrible, entitled customers who make your job a lot harder than it needs to be. We're not going to stereotype generations here, but as proven by the memes you're about to see it's the Baby Boomers who are always the worst. Sorry, not sorry.

Whether you're working from home, stuck in an office, or powering through long shifts in retail or service, we can all relate to the daily grind woes of 9-5 life. Sometimes just the routine alone can be an existential drag that gets you thinking, 'is this all there is?' But you know what, at least we've got hilarious memes to pull us out of those dark thoughts. With a few holidays right around the corner, at least we've got something to look forward to. Until then, find solace in these relatable work memes—you are not alone!

It's that time of the year when seasonal depression starts to creep in like the early darkness of winter. But just when it feels like there's no escape, memes swoop in to the rescue. Memes are kind of like vitamin D from the sun—the effect is subtle, but they pump you with a little dose of joyful energy when the days feel dark. Treat yourself to some hilarious memes!

Boss-employee confrontations aren't always terrible, as it turns out. Imgur user DiscriminativeStimulus posted an email correspondence with their boss when the company made a mistake by paying them too much in over time. Shockingly, both parties acted like rational adults and justice was had all the same, which gives us a tiny bit more hope in this world.

But if you're in the mood to feel angry at your job, click here for some frustrated work memes via Fail Blog!

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.