There are days at work when you just can’t. And sometimes, a little icebreaker goes a long way. So put off that report due or paperwork for a bit and shake off the stress with extremely relatable work memes that we’re sure have happened to you and your coworkers one too many times:
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When a minute at work feels like an hour:
Source: JustFab on Facebook
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When you can’t seem to empty your to-do list:
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When you procrastinate on a task you really, really don’t feel like doing:
Source: Tiktok
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Sometimes you run out of excuses for being late.
Source: @loewhaley on Tiktok
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When you have to master the act of pretending everything is ok:
Source: @stupidresumes
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When your manager doesn’t like bringing negativity into the team:
Source: inspirationfeed.com
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The end of a Friday work day is peak happiness.
Source: Trending Emporium Australia
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When your last brain cell is gradually losing the battle:
Source: @KoolKanya on Twitter
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When ‘tired’ practically becomes your middle name:
Source: @Juncoc0 on Twitter
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When you keep forgetting to send your email with the attachment:
Source: @rekhanahar on Twitter
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When you’re basically a Zoom meeting pro:
Source: @TweetofTriumph on Twitter
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When 80 % of your Zoom meeting is “Can you guys hear me?”
Source: @LHWritingAU on Twitter
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That one overly participative coworker:
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Most of the time your decision-making skills are put to the test.
Source: @EastsideASB on Twitter
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Moments that make you think, “Oh no, not again.”:
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When you’re back to work but your mind isn’t:
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When you got the Monday blues:
Source: @Spectrum_1982 on Twitter
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When you go through your emails first thing in the morning:
Source: @anshikawatshi on Twitter
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That one dreaded sound:
Source: RJPJR on Twitter
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No one likes crazy, busy Mondays.
Source: @LOCCITANE_UK on Twitter
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There’s an unwritten rule that Friday afternoons are not meant for meetings.
Source: @loewhaley on Tiktok
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When you can’t help but be excited for the future:
Source: boredpanda.com
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When you’re 100% fluent in corporate language:
Source: Digital Mom on Pinterest
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When you can only summon one facial expression for all your meetings:
Source: Buzzfeed
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There’s no escaping the inevitable.
Source: Buzzfeed
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Things don’t always happen as quickly as we expect them to.
Source: Buzzfeed
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Getting a paycheck isn’t an entirely happy occasion.
Source: Buzzfeed
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When you say “I’m always up for a challenge.” during your job interview so saying no is no longer an option:
Source: @_ImFreshPrince_ on Twitter
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When you take “Work smarter, not harder." a little too seriously:
Source: @InnerKermit on Twitter
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Waking up early is a task in itself.
Source: @kaayjimenez_ on Twitter
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When your boss asks for a report on a Friday at 5:30 pm:
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When your boss tells you WFH is over and you have to come to the office again:
Source: Peacock via Giphy
To Conclude
Apart from a good old meme therapy, a comfortable office space can help cure your work blues, too (or at least lessen the blow)! Our tip: look into productivity-boosting, ergonomic standing desks and therapeutic essential oils!
What are your favorite corporate-life memes? Send them our way @harmoni.desk on Instagram!