If you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering how it’s only 10:04 AM, these relatable funny work memes are for you. Freshly updated for 2025!

A computer screen displays three humorous work memes with the heading 'Best Work Memes,' capturing the essence of office humor and the everyday struggles of being professional yet relatable.

As someone who has spent many years in business and management in a corporate America environment, I know the power of a funny work meme. Whether you’re overworked, underpaid, or just in need of a laugh, this meme collection covers it all.

A person with a neutral expression holds a coffee mug, with text above and below saying, 'Every time I see a funny work meme' and 'Ah. Humor based on my pain.'

Expect a dash of sarcasm and a touch of inappropriate humor (shh, don’t tell HR). You’ll find plenty of content you’ll totally relate to.

General Work Memes That Hit Every Workday Just Right

Laughter won’t fix your paycheck, but it might help you survive until quitting time. These relatable work memes are the digital equivalent of scream-laughing into your keyboard. They are therapeutic. Scroll, laugh, share, and repeat.

A work meme with two hands clinking beer mugs, captioned 'Work Memes: Uniting Our Humor & Pain,' referencing the relatable struggle of work life.

Uniting humor and pain that the workplace can bring.

Being Funny at Work

There is a delicate balance of being funny at work. Some co-workers you can send memes back and forth all day, others – yeah, you’ll be sent to HR.

Funny Work meme text: "Being funny at work is a very delicate balance. You want to be funny enough to entertain your coworkers, but not too funny that you get sent to HR." Perfectly captures the work-life comedy balance!

Find the balance, but good news – we have a huge collection of relatable memes about every aspect of work.

Humorous work meme showing a person focused on a computer screen labeled 'Memes,' while various tasks like 'Meetings,' 'Emails,' and 'Phone calls' impatiently wait behind a glass, labeled as 'New customers,' 'Deadlines,' and 'Karen,' capturing the chaotic office vibe.

If you can relate to this, you will love our collection of funniest work memes.

Back to Top

Workplace Struggles and Relatable Chaos

From awkward meetings to never-ending email chains, the struggle is real. These workplace memes dive into the daily chaos we all know too well and offer a little comic relief to get you through it.

Humorous work meme featuring a man with wild hair saying, 'I need a job that's not too "jobby" and work that's not too "worky," highlighting the relatable struggle of finding the perfect balance in a career.
Meme of a skeleton in glasses and a tie sitting at a computer, with the text 'This is what this job does to you.'
If this is what your job does to you, maybe you need a new gig.

When the to-do list is a little much…

Funny work to do list meme featuring a model wearing a suit made entirely of yellow sticky notes, with heavy black eye makeup, and a text overlay reads, "Just me and my to-do list: Ready to conquer another day of work."
Back to Top

Coworkers, Bosses, and Office Gossip: Meme Edition

Some coworkers are ride or die. Others are just… riding your nerves. These memes spill the office tea and throw shade at micromanagers. They also celebrate that one coworker who always has snacks and sarcasm.

Humorous meme showing a confused person with the caption 'Trying to understand how some of my coworkers were ever hired.', highlighting workplace frustration with colleagues.
The perfect work meme about the coworker struggle.
Back to Top

Work From Home & Office Humor

Whether you’re working in pajamas or stuck in a cubicle, the laughs are universal. Office humor and related work from home memes poke fun at quirks of both remote work and office life. No matter where you clock in, the chaos always finds a way.

Funny meeting meme comparing the polished look on the first day of Zoom meetings to the laid-back, sunglasses-wearing style by day fourteen.
Back to Top

Quitting, Unemployed, or Starting Fresh? There’s a Meme for That

Whether you rage-quit, got laid off, or finally escaped your toxic 9-to-5, these memes capture all the feels.

Meme of a woman holding a crumpled paper with 'LET'S QUIT!' written on it, captioned '2 MINUTES AFTER MY WORK BESTIE ARRIVES AT WORK,' humorously capturing work frustration.

Think unemployment humor, last-day euphoria, and fresh-start optimism – all in meme form.

Back to Top

Monday to Friday Work Memes That Capture the Mood Hour by Hour

From the soul-crushing case of the Mondays to the sweet freedom of Friday at 4:59 PM, these weekday work memes are your emotional support animals.

Meme showing text: 'ME: I don't want to go to work. BILLS: better have my money', humorously depicting the struggle between not wanting to work and needing to pay bills.

Whether you’re crying over calendar invites or fake-laughing on Zoom, there’s a meme here that gets you.

Back to Top

Holiday & Event-Based Work Memes

Long weekends, fake holidays, and HR-mandated appreciation days deserve their own meme folder. From Labor Day laughs to work anniversaries you forgot about, these memes are ready to party or pretend to.

day off meme
Back to Top

Workplace Humor: Relieving Stress with Work Memes and Lols

Whether you’re surviving a meeting that should’ve been an email or dodging small talk in the break room, there’s a meme for that. These funny work memes remind you: you’re not alone, and your workplace chaos is shared by millions.

work meme of a distressed angel with missing wing feathers, accompanied by text: "Every time someone says 'let's circle back'... an angel loses its wings."

These funny work memes are here to remind you: you’re not alone. Your workplace chaos is shared by millions.

screw work i say as i continue to show up on time every day. You know what? I dont even care any more. I say as I continue to work harder than the rest of the team.

Bookmark this page, send it to your group chat, or post that funny office meme where only your work bestie will see it.

Meme of a woman smiling with text saying, 'You misunderstood, I said I work well under pressure, not that I’m willing to die for my job and this company,' humorously highlighting work stress.

You’ve earned a laugh.

Back to Top

Your Work Memes Questions, Answered

Got questions about the wild world of work memes? Whether you’re laughing on your lunch break or procrastinating during a meeting, we have the answers to your most pressing meme-related concerns.

A meme with a serious character in fur coat saying 'Brace Yourself, Funny Work Memes Are Coming' on a bright green background, humorously preparing you for a day at the office.

Because yes, memes are a form of workplace therapy.

What are work memes?

Work memes are funny images, gifs, or captions that poke fun at everyday job experiences. Whether it’s about meetings, coworkers, deadlines, or coffee addiction, they help people laugh through the grind.

Why are work memes so popular?

Because everyone has a job, had a job, or is trying to avoid one. Work memes are highly relatable and bring humor to the daily hustle, stress, and chaos of the 9-to-5 (or whatever your schedule looks like).

Can I share these work memes with coworkers?

Absolutely, as long as you know your audience. Some memes are safe for Slack or Teams, while others are better saved for your group chat after hours.

Do work memes help with stress?

Yes, humor can be a great stress reliever. A quick scroll through relatable memes can lighten your mood, especially during a tough workday. Read this fascinating article on the Science of Having Fun at Work. Our funny meme about work can do just that!

Where can I find more memes like this?

Right here. Bookmark this page, follow us on social, and come back often. We’re always adding fresh content to keep the workplace laughs going. Make sure to check out our full funny meme collection – filled to the brim with LOLs for all aspects of life.

Can I submit my own work meme?

We love that for you. If you’ve got a meme-worthy moment or hilarious work story, drop us a message on the Digital Mom Blog Facebook page, you might just see it featured!

Back to Top

Share the Laughs and Tag Us

If you’ve already scrolled this far, congrats, you’re committed to the bit. Bookmark this page, send it to your coworkers or even that one boss who gets it.

Humorous meme of a man in an office, with the text 'When someone asks me how I handle this job... I AM DEAD INSIDE,' expressing relatable work exhaustion.

If you post on social, make sure to tag us and link back to this page so others can join the laugh break too.

We’re always watching for the best tags to repost!

Back to Top

Digital Content Creator

Digital Molly has been slinging memes and coloring outside the lines since before TikTok was a twinkle in Gen Z’s eye. As the founder, lead content wrangler, and meme curator at Digital Mom Blog, she’s been creating internet magic since 2009.

With over 5,000 viral memes to her name and a flair for original coloring page design, she’s made millions laugh, scroll, and screenshot. Whether she’s turning relatable chaos into comedy or crafting content that begs to be shared, her work speaks fluent internet.

Catch her latest creations and curated chaos on Instagram, BlueSky, and TikTok @DigitalMolly.

More Digital Mom Blog Fun: