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Boss Memes That Every Employee Will Love

Boss memes are the perfect way to cope with the rollercoaster that is working under management. Whether your boss is a total legend, a walking HR violation, or somewhere in between, these memes capture every awkward, inspiring, and eye-roll-worthy moment.

boss memes
my boss told me to have a good day so i went home

Let’s face it, bosses come in all forms. There’s the micromanager who hovers like it’s their full-time job, the mysterious leader who vanishes right before a crisis, and the boss who randomly joins Zoom calls with “just a quick question” that turns into a 45-minute discussion.

Boss memes let us laugh through the chaos and remind us we’re not the only ones dealing with some next-level management energy.

Whether you’re dodging vague feedback or trying to decode a 2 a.m. email, these boss memes are here to make it all feel a little more bearable.

If you’re loving the workday humor, don’t miss our full roundup of work memes for even more laughs.

Share these boss memes with your coworkers, save them for your own mental health, or quietly giggle at your desk, we won’t tell!

Boss Humor

We also have coworker memes, but today we are talking about the boss or manager. From management styles to birthday humor, we are sharing the funny boss memes!

ok boss thank

This young boss meme is for all of those managers who have older employees.

my employee that is 15 years older than me and then there is me giving a performance review

When your boss calls another early morning meeting. Don’t miss these funny meeting memes for more humor to share with your co-workers. You gotta just love the management style that thinks meetings are everything. Lord help them.

when your boss calls another early meeting

Our funny boss memes are made for humor and to highlight the unrealistic expectations, unreasonable demands, and bad attitudes that some bosses can have.

funny meme it is but to boss it is not

Use these funny memes wisely. There’s also the office tattletales and boss who hates memes.

leslie knope boss meme

On It Boss Memes

When the boss is on your tail to get a project done, we got you. Here’s an on it boss meme. Nothing says, YES SIR (or YES MAM) than a sarcastic meme.

on it boss meme

Thanks Boss Memes

Whether sarcastic or genuine, share a thanks boss with the manager.

thanks boss
thanks boss meme

Good boss you are, thankful I am. If your manager loves Star Wars, do a little brown nosing with this Yoda meme for the boss.

Meme featuring Yoda with text 'Good boss you are, thankful I am,' playfully expressing gratitude in Yodaspeak.

How about a funny hiring manager meme to thank whoever was smart enough to say yes to you.

thank you for hiring me. i hope that you dont regret that decision
hiring manager meme

Office Space Boss

The 1999 cult classic movie, Office Space featured William Lumbergh, or Bill for short. Portrayed by Gary Cole, who is the face of this Office Space boss meme.

Classic office meme with a boss asking you to work over the weekend, sending shivers down your spine with a smile.

If you haven’t seen , and work in corporate America – watch it.

New Boss

You gotta love when there is a new hire or company re-organization and you are stuck with a new manager.

new boss who dis

Manager Memes

Making an error is human, but blaming someone else for it shows management potential. This manager meme is unfortunately the making of a poor leader.

making an error is human but blaming someone else for it shows management potential

When you are drowning at work and underpaid, but thankfully management recognizes your efforts with a free pizza lunch. Employees want time off and/or money, not free pizza lunches!

free pizza lunch for underpaid over worked employees

This manager meme is for anyone whose management thinks they can read minds and are psychic. I mean, that would be great but if that was the case I wouldn’t be working here.

manager meme: when my manager expects me to be able to read minds

When you are drowning at work on 2 hours of sleep and your manager asks how it’s going. Yeah, about that.

when your are drowning at work on 2 hours of sleep and your manager asks how its going

In the event you are without a job, don’t miss these funny unemployment memes.

Like a Boss Memes

Not like a boss, but I’m the boss meme. Nothing says BOSS like the Godfather.

you see i'm not like a boss i am the boss

You gotta love the manager who makes sure that you know that they are the boss of everything.

i am the boss of all the things

Im Tired Boss Memes

When you are tired, but work still has to get done. 60 hour work week, or maybe you just work all the time because you work at home.

Meme of a tired man looking distressed, with text saying 'me, thinking about working another 60 hour work week' above and 'I'M TIRED BOSS' below.

Make the statement BOLD. Let boss here you loud and clear. When you need to tell your boss that you are tired, this i’m tired meme is what you send.

A humorous meme with the bold text 'I'M TIRED, BOSS' in contrasting white and red letters, capturing the essence of endofweek exhaustion vibes.

Good Morning Boss Memes

Send this lovely good morning boss meme to let them know they are awesome at bossing you around.

good morning to an awesome boss who is the best at bossing me around

Also see our good morning memes.

Project Manager

It takes a certain breed to manage projects, as shown so accurately in this project manager meme.

project manager be liks

Happy Birthday Boss Memes

Send a happy birthday boss meme, of course tread lightly with these funnies.

Humorous birthday meme with the text 'Happy Birthday to an S.O.B. (Super Outstanding Boss)' on a festive background.

We have a ton of Happy Birthday memes for whoever’s special day you are celebrating.

Birthday meme with a humorous message for a boss, saying: "Happy Birthday, Boss! I'd buy you a gift, but let's be honest. Having me as an employee is the gift that keeps on giving."

Boss is on Vacation Memes

When the boss is on vacay, the employees will play.

Meme featuring a medieval character humorously declaring, 'One does not simply stay late when the boss is on vacation,' encapsulating the universal work wisdom when the boss is away.

The feeling knowing that the manager is offline, accurately portrayed in this boss on vacation meme.

Cheerful squirrel with arms spread wide, celebrating the boss's vacation in a humorous meme context.

Before you go on vacay, hit up our vacation memes!

Brown Nosing Memes

So this brown nosing meme is something most – if not all of us can relate to. There’s always someone who has their nose too far up the boss’ ya know.

brown nosing skills are better than your job skills

Leadership Humor For Good Leaders

Being a good leader is essential in being a great boss. We all have had those bad bosses with poor leadership skills. A good leader inspires and motivates their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

leadership you read this in my voice.

This leadership meme does drive home a good point. You don’t have to have the title in order to lead people by example.

leadership meme: one does not need a title to lead others by example.

That said, know your worth.

Boss Vs Leader

There’s a difference between being a boss and being a leader. As a boss, it’s important to create a positive and supportive work environment where your team feels valued and appreciated.

boss vs leader meme

This boss leader meme is a great summary of the what business guru Tony Robbins says.

boss vs being a leader

This gives a great explanation of what the difference is between a boss and a leader. Coach your employee, generate enthusiasm, fix the breakdown, give credit where credit is due and ask don’t command your employees.

leader boss meme: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. Be the difference.

Follow Your Leader

Leaders are meant to be followed, but if your’s is an idiot – don’t.

follow your leader meme: follow your leader you must unless your leader is an idiot then not

Leader Motivation

We rise by lifting other people up. If every leader could just get this in their head, just imagine what a better place the world and work environment would be!

leader meme: We rise by lifting other people up! leadership quote from Robert Ingersoll

When You Have a Bad Boss

Bad bosses can pay their employees more, but don’t. Get creative with that budget. The amount of fluff that is allowed for various line items but not for employee salaries always blows my mind! Re-negotiate that Sales Force estimate and move some money so that your employees can get paid.

you say you appreciate your employees but by how much you pay your team that is a lie

Next on the list of crappy things bad managers do, using your ideas without giving you credit.

when your boss uses your idea and take full credit for it

Another bad boss move, telling you how to do you job when they have no idea how to do your job.

bad boss meme funny

Remember if you think you have a bad boss – there are people out there working having to now report to Elon Musk.

if you think your boss sucks at least you dont work for elon musk

Bad bosses don’t trust their employees.

when your boss tells you to behave in front of the big boss

Last on this topic of bad bosses is being a jerk when your employees call in sick. Yes, there are always going to be team members who lie, use and abuse sick time – but you have to trust your employees. And if your employee is sick, let them rest. The last thing you want is a sick employee coming into the office making the rest of the team ill.

Meme: A patient in a hospital bed with an IV drip, captioned 'Bosses be like, but you are still coming to work, right?' highlighting the humorous reality of work expectations.

Unfortunately, bad management often thinks they make for a great boss. Thoughts and prayer to anyone dealing with a manager who is a narcissist.

oh tell me again what a good boss you are

Micromanager Memes

Another sign of a bad boss is micromanagement. I once had a boss who demanded that I CC her on every single email that I sent. This was in addition to weekly logs of everything that I did. Her leadership style was a complete disaster to say the least.

micromanager meme

Micromanagement refers to a management style where a boss or supervisor closely monitors and controls the work of their employees.

micromanager meme

When you are a strong willed employee who has a boss that tries to manage your every move. This micromanagement meme shows it best.

micro management meme: my face when my boss tries to micromanage me

So, while it’s important to stay on top of things as a manager, it’s also important to give your team the space and autonomy they need to do their best work.

micromanage meme

I have a kid who works retail and this is his manager, watching his every move.

micromanaging meme: a photo of my micromanaging boss watching my every move

Good Boss

We talked about the bad, now let’s share talk about good bosses!

good bosses let their employees leave early on fridays

Ask your employees for work suggestions. Sure, alcohol may be something you can’t provide while in the office but hey at least you asked.

Meme featuring an ostrich with a humorous expression, text reads: 'When your boss asks for work suggestions, alcohol would be nice.'

Best Boss Ever

Bonus points if you actually have a good manager, around the annual review time – send this to your boss’ manager. Send them this best boss ever award meme.

awesome boss 5 stars highly recommend

While he may think he’s #1 per this worlds best boss meme, we know that Michael Scott at the end of the day wanted to be good. He really did try.

worlds best boss

Don’t miss our best Office quotes.

For the Favorite Employee

When you are the favorite employee, what better way to let your boss know how much you appreciate being the top pick. Hopefully this lands you an employee of the month award and maybe a raise.

i love how we dont have to say it out loud but we both know that i am your favorite employee

No promises, but if you do get said raise – tag me and I’ll send over my Venmo information for a tip.

Poop on Company Time

This funny boss makes a dollar meme of Elmo potty training is just too funny. Boss makes a dollar and I make a dime. That’s why I poop on company’s time.

boss makes a dollar and i make a dime thats why i poop on company time

A few years back, an internet rumor emerged that a man was fired for posting this funny Elmo meme. As many rumors go, it turned out to be fake news. But this funny meme? It’s internet gold.

More Management Humor

Don’t you love having to fake laugh at things. Yeah, me neither!

when my boss makes a stupid joke but i have to laugh because i need my job

Keep those inappropriate work memes out of company email. Also, enjoy our funny email memes.

my boss showing me the inappropriate work memes I sent to my co workers

Friending your boss on Facebook can be a career move positive or negative. Know what boundaries are best for your work environment before friending the boss or following on Insta. Are you following our funny memes on Instagram?

i see you friended your boss on facebook i too like to live dangerously

We posted these funny inflation memes and now comes the recession. Layoffs are a regular news headline now a days. Watch out for red flags from managers.

everytime i ask about company layoffs

Don’t miss our unemployment memes

This yes boss meme is all of us when we want to say no but just aren’t good at drawing boundaries.

yes boss meme

About that company wide email you sent.

Can we talk about the company wide email you sent out? me: it was a critical update

Corporate dread is what this working late meme is made of. When you skipped lunch, don’t ever take breaks and yet your boss still asks you to work late.

Office meme featuring a boss asking if you could work late tonight, portraying the classic worklife balance struggle with humor.

We need to talk about your purrformance. For the boss that loves cats or puns, this meme will do.

we need to talk about your purrformance

Share the Boss Memes

So, what are you waiting for? Share the laughter and spread the joy! Don’t forget to tag us on social media and let the world know where they can find the best boss memes around. Let’s turn those office woes into giggles, one meme at a time! #BossMemes

Boss Memes is part of the Digital Mom Blog series of Funny Memes

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