Workplace culture has changed more in the last five years than it did in the previous twenty, and nothing captures that shift quite like memes. From remote-work jokes to the great ‘quiet quitting’ debate, employees everywhere are using humor to express what it really feels like to navigate the modern workplace.
When Gen Z sets boundaries, it needs a new HR term.
Proof that the best coworkers don’t talk, don’t micromanage, and are always happy to see you. This is the kind of support I’m trying to attain at work.
When management is planning ahead for the next few quarters, and you’re planning peace.
Numbery vs feely is doing more for communication than half my meetings.
That definitely feels like something future them will need to figure out.
7) The Longest Escape Room
Didn’t realize this escape room came with meetings.
When the day has taken everything out of you, and you just need something to take the edge off.
Trusting coffee to do some very heavy lifting.
Ensuring we’re all working from the same record.
Because proximity has always guaranteed focus.
We listen attentively, nod respectfully, and save our fully formed opinions for later.
When morale is low, burnout is high, and the proposed fix is melted cheese and a paper plate. We all smile, say thank you, and briefly pretend this changes anything.
When you do everything right and still unlock the most neutral outcome possible.
Sometimes you just have to say it out loud so everyone knows you were there.
Another practical exam I did not sign up for.
It did not.
The moment you hit ‘end meeting’, your soul re-enters your body.
Quiet quitting isn't new; we’ve seen this before. It was called Jim Halpert’s entire career arc.