If there’s one thing that unites all employees, it’s the struggle; and the best way to cope with it? Memes. Whether it’s the never-ending emails or the absurdity of modern corporate life, memes perfectly capture our shared experiences and make us feel seen.
8 Work Memes All Employees Can Relate To
Here are a few memes that scream "Yep, that’s me" and will hit close to home...
- "Is that… a new emotion?"
Who hasn’t been haunted by the thought of coming back from vacation to 2,496 unread emails? Sometimes, the "fear of going on vacation because there’s too much to do" feels like a very real emotion.
- Mid-day defrost walks are mandatory
Why is every office set to subzero temperatures? The struggle is real, everyone who has ever stepped outside mid-meeting just to feel their fingers again knows.
- When I go to work and they want me to work.
We’ve all been there—mentally clocking out the moment we clock in. This meme sums up the quiet rebellion of realizing your job actually expects you to, you know… work. It’s fine, everything’s fine.
- AI-powered pens, anyone?
It’s 2024, and everything is AI-powered—even pens. Every company is jumping on the AI bandwagon, slapping the buzzword on anything and everything. Admit it, though—it made you chuckle.
- Tech companies in 2024 be like: 'Here, have some AI!'
It seems like everything is suddenly AI-powered these days, and we’re just along for the ride.
- I was at home sick, what do you mean?
When you call in 'sick' and come back looking just a little too refreshed… The side-eyes from coworkers say it all.
- To Sick Day or Not to Sick Day
Do I take the sick day and enjoy some guilt-free relaxation now, or save it for when I’m truly on the brink? We’ve all been here.
- First Day of Maternity Leave
That moment you start your maternity leave and realize the baby’s still on their own timeline. It’s a weird limbo—you’re off work but not quite off the hook. Those first few days of leave can feel like the calm before the storm.
Amanee Hasan
Amanee Hasan is a Senior Content Writer at ZenHR, an award-winning and top-rated HR solution that offers world-class HR software services in the MENA region. Her main focuses are SEO, UX writing, copywriting, and creating content highlighting the latest HR trends, and gives organizations and individuals the tools they need to create successful work environments where people thrive.
