Coworker memes are the ultimate way to survive the workday with your sanity (and sense of humor) intact. From chatty cube neighbors to that one person who never refills the coffee, we’ve meme’d them all.

Image of a man in a suit smirking with text above and below reading, "The look you give your coworkers when you know something sus is going on," relating to suspicious or funny workplace dynamics.

If you can’t get enough of this kind of humor, don’t miss our full collection of work memes for even more relatable laughs.

Let’s be real, every office has its characters. There’s the coworker who microwaves fish, the one who turns every email into a novel, and the magician who disappears right before every deadline.

Coworker memes shine a spotlight on these familiar personalities and make it a little easier to laugh through the chaos of office life.

Best Memes to Share with Coworkers

Whether you’re side-eyeing the overachiever or bonding with your work bestie through passive-aggressive notes, these coworker memes bring the comic relief we all need. So pause your fake typing, scroll on, and enjoy the hilarious truth about your 9-to-5 crew.

A meme with an image of a surprised character surrounded by flames, with text saying, "Send this meme to the coworker who is most likely to get you fired."

Humor is great for bringing some happy into tense situation situations and diffusing stress. These co-worker memes talk about relatable office situations that any employee can relate to.

Meme featuring a grumpy cat with the caption: "The face you make when a coworker takes credit for your idea."

Like when you are chatting with your buddy at work and then your boss comes in out of nowhere expecting you to be working. Boss memes for the win.

Meme of two Yorkshire Terrier dogs in an office setting with the text 'when you are chatting with a buddy at work and your boss comes out of nowhere expecting you to actually be working' highlighting workplace humor and coworker interactions.

When you are posting memes about work and a coworker likes your post. Uh, awkward. It happens to the best of us.

A meme showing a person looking surprised while turning around on a bus seat, with text above and below: 'WHEN YOU'RE AT WORK POSTING MEMES AND A COWORKER LIKES YOUR POST.'

This lazy coworker meme is all of us who have ever worked on a team project. Teamwork memes, yo. Because team work makes the dream work.

Futurama meme featuring Fry with narrowed eyes, captioned "Not sure if I am a hard worker or if my coworkers are just that lazy," used for coworker humor, workplace memes, and lazy coworker jokes.

Favorite Co-Worker Meme

My favorite coworker is the coffee machine. May I interest you in some coffee memes?

Image of a coworker meme with the text 'my favorite coworker is the coffee machine,' emphasizing workplace humor and coffee culture.

Office Drama

That look you give your coworkers when you know something sus is going on. Oh, that work gossip tea is hot, now you just need to steep in and find out what it is.

A popular coworker meme featuring a man in a suit holding scissors with a serious expression, text reads: 'Me pretending to listen to my coworker's lengthy story when I really just want to get back to work.'

When your coworker just won’t stop with the lengthy story. These are most likely to happen on Monday.

Annoying Coworker Memes

There is always that one person at work who just knows how to annoy you. No, you cannot slap your coworker. Why can’t the human resources department be more fun?

Meme showing a frustrated expression on a man's face with the caption 'When HR says you can't slap your annoying coworker.' This humorous meme relates to office humor about dealing with irritating coworkers and HR policies, common in coworker memes.

Share an annoying coworker meme with your work bestie.

Meme showing a man peeking through blinds with the text "When I'm trying to get a project done so I can leave. Annoying coworker:" above, symbolizing workplace distractions from coworkers.

For the love, no singing coworkers – especially if you sit in cubicles!

A meme showing a person with a deadpan expression in an office, with text: "My face when a coworker begins singing at her desk."

Sometimes you are the annoying coworker, but as long as you look fabulous while being unproductive that is all that matters.

A coworker meme featuring an elderly man smiling and leaning on a pillar, with the text "me on my way to annoying my coworkers rather than working," embodying office humor and workplace distractions.

What would a collection of funny work memes be without the annoying coworker memes? When that annoying coworker tries to talk to you after you’ve clocked out

Some people just do not know how to stop talking. Just say something awkward, that usually works.

Meme of a woman making a frustrated face with the text 'When the annoying coworker won't stop talking and you're trying not to lose it,' illustrating a common workplace humor theme about dealing with chatty coworkers and maintaining patience.

We have funny meeting memes for times when your annoying coworker goes off topic. Because we all love those 3 hour meetings with no agenda where nothing actually gets done but plenty of time gets wasted.

Meme depicting a man rolling his eyes with the text 'When your annoying coworker goes off topic in a meeting & won't shut up', illustrating frustration in office meetings with talkative colleagues.

Not everything crazy lasts forever. Here’s an annoying coworker meme for when that person finally quits!

Meme with text "When your annoying coworker finally quits" above an image of a cute character smiling, conveying a sense of joy and relief.

Speaking of quitting work, there comes a time when we have to say goodbye to coworkers that we love. Whether they are laid off, quit or are fired – it’s never fun. But what is fun are these memes for when your favorite coworker quits.

Coworker Leaving Memes

There comes a time for us all to quit our job and move onto something else. It just really is lame when it’s not you but the people at work that you like.

Meme showing a nervous puppet with a caption reading "When all of your favorite coworkers start quitting," used humorously to depict workplace anxiety when colleagues leave.

When you find out that your coworker found another job, sending one of these coworker leaving memes is a must! Don’t miss these last day of work memes for more humor about when the coworker quits!

A meme featuring a cake with a rainbow and text saying, 'You're dead to us, we hope you fail,' captioned with 'when your coworker leaves you for a "better" job.'

When your coworker is leaving, they maybe getting a better job but they will never find better coworkers. Use this coworker leaving me to remind them of this fact!

Humorous coworker meme with text: 'Congrats on your new job. Good luck finding better coworkers than us. #TRAITOR,' implying a playful farewell message with elements of workplace humor and friendship.

Send this goodbye coworker meme as a farewell.

Image of Yoda from Star Wars with the text 'Farewell, coworker. May the Force be with you,' a humorous goodbye meme for colleagues.

It really hurts when it’s your favorite work person that is quitting.

Meme with image of a cowboythemed toy character saying 'So long, partner,' and text above reading 'When your favorite coworker quits,' conveying sadness and nostalgia related to workplace relationships and coworkers leaving.

Who else has rocked in fetal position in their work office when a certain someone quits the company.

Meme featuring a character from an animated show sitting and looking stressed, with text above saying, "me trying to process how I'm going to stay working here after you leave," capturing the coworker departure humor.

Nothing like a little guilt to make your work friend feel bad for quitting. Send them this funny coworker leaving meme.

Humorous coworker meme featuring a woman pouring alcohol into a glass with text that reads, 'How I will be getting ready for work once you quit,' highlighting themes of workplace humor and quitting.

Another guilt meme to send to the work quitter.

A coworker meme featuring a person with arms outstretched on a meadow, with humorous text expressing pretending to be okay about a colleague quitting, while acknowledging the job will be worse without them.

Goodbye and farewell to the lucky person who moves on in their career.

Meme featuring a person dressed in vibrant pink attire, holding a microphone with text saying 'Good Luck at the New Job, May the Odds Be in Your Favor,' often used in coworker memes about new job transitions and workplace humor.

It’s so true how the people in your work circle can effect your attitude.

A coworker meme featuring two cats, one looking happy with the caption 'Before My Favorite Coworker Quit' and the other looking unhappy with the caption 'After My Favorite Coworker Quit,' illustrating changes in work attitude.

When layoffs start happening but you unfortunately, still have a job. It really is unfortunate when you want to quit and then find out how great the severance package is.

A meme featuring the 'Y Tho' painting with text that reads, "when your coworker is let go with a good severance package leaving you with a job but having to work with idiots," illustrating workplace frustration and humor.

Funny Memes for Coworkers

Let’s have some fun. Here are our favorite funny coworker memes that you should either send or post on social, teams or Slack. This is for the coworker who is most likely to get you reported to HR.

Funny coworker meme featuring a wideeyed face with the text "Send this meme to the coworker who is most likely to get reported to HR."

Because who doesn’t love a funny cat meme? Dog people, that’s who hate cat memes. Make sure whoever you tag hates cats!

Humorous meme depicting a black cat in business attire with the text "Send this meme to your most catty coworker," set against a colorful background, often used in workplace humor and coworker meme contexts.

Send this meme to your coworker who is most likely to fall asleep at their desk. Might want to send them one of our sleep memes as well.

Meme featuring a monkey with sleepy eyes, captioned "Send this meme to your coworker who is most likely to fall asleep at their desk," conveying workplace humor about sleepy colleagues.

I’ll never forget my former coworker who use to take daily naps. It was quite humorous and unfortunately before we had cell phones to take photos with. Your work friend may need to take more breaks, here’s some helpful tips from The Guardian.

Work Bestie Meme

For that BFF and forever friend that happens to also be a coworker, this is for you. Tag them in this work bestie meme.

Cartoon characters expressing joy and friendship with the text 'Everyone needs a work bestie; life is too short to not have someone at work to have fun with,' highlighting themes of coworker camaraderie and office humor.

Life is too short to have to work a 9-5 and not have someone there to suffer thru it and laugh with you. We are bringing you the friend memes. These are must sends to your favorite coworkers that are friends.

A monkey with a wide smile, used in a coworker meme with the text 'That funny work bestie who is there for anything but work,' symbolizing humorous workplace dynamics and fun coworkers.

Work Wife Meme

Sometimes you work marriages happen. Some are romantic and legal, while others are just for the office. If you have a work wife or work husband, then these funny coworker memes are for you.

A meme featuring a bald character in a grey suit gesturing with finger quotes. The text reads "Thank you for being my 'work wife.'" Keywords: coworker memes, work relationships, office humor, workplace dynamics.

Work Spouse

Work divorces are sad. If your work spouse leaves you for that better job, and bigger paycheck it just wasn’t meant to be.

A good work spouse will try to get you a new job at their new employer – just saying.

Meme featuring a person with hands raised and eyes closed, with the text 'Praise Jesus for work friends'; perfect for coworker humor and office friendship memes.

Birthday Coworker Memes

Nothing says it’s your day, sorry you have to work like a happy birthday coworker meme.

Humorous coworker meme featuring colorful balloons and streamers with text 'Happy Birthday from your favorite coworker' above a cupcake with a lit candle, perfect for creating funny birthday wishes and office jokes.

We are big on sending FREE birthday memes.

Humorous coworker meme featuring a group of office workers celebrating a birthday, with one person wearing a party hat and holding a noise maker, captioned 'Happy Birthday from your favorite coworkers.'

From funny to silly, enjoy and share these funny coworker birthday memes.

Image of a humorous coworker birthday meme featuring three outlined balloons in gold on a black background, with white text saying, 'Happy birthday to the only coworker I like.'

A coworker birthday means that there will most likely be cake! Sounds like a good work day to me. Bonus is when there is birthday cake and a free lunch! Surely the least your employer can do is take you out to lunch for your birthday.

Funny coworker meme showing a person in a party hat doing a dance in an officelike setting, captioned with 'When it's your coworker's birthday and you know there will be cake.'

For the Star Wars fan, this happy birthday coworker meme is perfect

A meme with Yoda from Star Wars, featuring text reading, 'Another year older, wiser and more powerful in the Force. Happy Birthday Coworker!' related to coworker meme humor and birthday greetings.

More Memes for Coworkers

Hate is such a strong word, but also I’ve worked with a lot of unlikeable people. Draw 25.

A meme featuring an Uno card that reads "Not bitch about the coworker you hate or draw 25" and a man holding multiple Uno cards, humorously illustrating workplace frustration and coworker relationships.

Trying to understand how some of my coworkers ever hired. Your college degree says does not impress me. Typically stupid employees are hired by friends or family members. If you aren’t the brightest, learn to network. The power of networking is the secret to excelling the corporate work game.

Meme about coworkers showing a perplexed person with text "Trying to understand how some of my coworkers ever got hired," humorously reflecting frustration with colleagues.

The best coworkers memes for when your team is the tops. Don’t miss our team memes.

Image of a man in a tuxedo raising a glass, captioned with 'Cheers! To the best coworkers ever,' representing a coworker appreciation meme.

Oh, the hot coworker meme because let’s be honest – work places are also dating playgrounds.

Meme featuring a bearded man in a suit looking amused, captioned "When the hot coworker comes to you when dealing with a break up." Keywords: coworker meme, office humor, breakup, reaction image, work relationships.

God bless those who send TikToks all day. These are the real heroes who help us get thru the work day sane and laughing.

Kermit the Frog sipping tea with the caption 'When your coworker sends you TikToks all day but can't complete their work tasks, but that's none of my business,' referencing workplace memes and humorous coworker behavior.

When the incompetent coworker won’t stop asking questions.

Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz looks surprised with text above and below her saying, 'when your incompetent coworker won't stop asking you questions' and 'what would you do with a brain if you had one?' emphasizing workplace frustration and coworker meme humor.

There is always the know it all coworker. They typically are the loudest and most insecure. Yes, Alex – you are wrong, loud and insecure. Oh, and broke.

A meme featuring a bearded man with the caption, 'Every job has that coworker that thinks they know it all,' capturing a humorous take on office dynamics and coworker attitudes.

Tell me you don’t do this. Come on, I can’t be alone! This is like the anti-handshake.

A man in a suit with crossed fingers behind his back, representing a coworker meme, with the text: 'everyone has that dumb coworker that you do this to at least once a day.'

A little sarcasm and mutual bullying all is fun is what makes the work day go round. Just don’t hit too low.

Text meme about coworkers, reading: 'my job would be so boring if my coworkers and I didn't spend most of our time sarcastically bullying each other', highlighting workplace humor and sarcasm.

Sometimes a thanks coworker meme is called for. Show gratitude and appreciation, that person may just have saved your job for you!

Person holding a sign that reads, "Big thanks to my coworker for saving my ass," in front of a brick wall, symbolizing gratitude and teamwork in the workplace.

Does anyone else have that one coworker who does all the things on company time? I mean, it is kind of smart.

A meme featuring a man in an office setting pouring syrup on waffles, with the text above asking about coworkers who eat breakfast after clocking in; keywords: coworker memes, office breakfast, work humor.

You can’t love them all!

Humorous meme featuring a woman with a shocked expression, captioned "There's always that one coworker you can't help but hate," embodying coworker humor and office frustration.

Toxic coworkers make for bad work environments. Know the signs, recognize the red flags and stay away! Here are 9 signs of a toxic work environment from The Muse.

Meme featuring the text 'MY TOXIC COWORKER EVERY MORNING BEFORE WORK' above an image of a person with the subtitle 'I am going to create an environment that is so toxic,' used humorously to depict difficult coworkers.

It’s always fun when a new coworker randomly adds you on social media. But you know what’s worse? When a VENDOR or client adds you on social media.

Coworker meme featuring humorous text about a colleague being weird on social media, highlighting workplace humor and online persona quirks.

That’s when it gets weird. Linked In, sure but Facebook or Instagram is stalkerish.

Share the Coworker Memes with Your Work People

We hope you enjoyed this compilation of funny co-worker memes. Share these with your work wife, friend or husband. Tag us on social and link back so more can enjoy in the fun.

A bald man in a suit appears frustrated, with the caption 'WHEN YOUR USELESS COWORKER TELLS YOU THERE'S A BETTER WAY TO DO IT' on top and 'I have very little patience for stupidity.' at the bottom, embodying a humorous coworker meme about workplace frustration.

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